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The Children Act

“We all make choices. Hers make history.”

★ 6.6 TMDB Rating · 660 votes

In the midst of a marital crisis, a High Court judge must decide if she should order a life-saving blood transfusion for a teen with cancer despite his family's refusal to accept medical treatment for religious reasons.

Director
Richard Eyre
Release date
Aug 1, 2018
Original language
English
Origin
United Kingdom

Cast of The Children Act

  • Portrait of Emma Thompson

    Emma Thompson

    Fiona Maye

  • Portrait of Stanley Tucci

    Stanley Tucci

    Jack Maye

  • Portrait of Fionn Whitehead

    Fionn Whitehead

    Adam Henry

  • Portrait of Ben Chaplin

    Ben Chaplin

    Kevin Henry

  • Portrait of Jason Watkins

    Jason Watkins

    Nigel Pauling

  • Portrait of Nikki Amuka-Bird

    Nikki Amuka-Bird

    Amadia Kalu

  • Portrait of Anthony Calf

    Anthony Calf

    Mark Berner

  • Portrait of Rosie Cavaliero

    Rosie Cavaliero

    Marina Green

  • Portrait of Eileen Walsh

    Eileen Walsh

    Naomi Henry

  • Portrait of Nicholas Jones

    Nicholas Jones

    Professor Carter

  • Portrait of Rupert Vansittart

    Rupert Vansittart

    Sherwood Runcie

  • Portrait of Reena Lalbihari

    Reena Lalbihari

    Samaira

Where to Stream The Children Act by Country

United States
Streaming on Netflix, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube FreeRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
India
Streaming on Prime VideoRent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies
Canada
Streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelRent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
Australia
Streaming on Prime Video, StanRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies

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