The Children Act

The Children Act (2018)

12A
31/08/2018 (GB)
Drama
1h 45m

We all make choices. Hers make history.

Overview

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.

  • Richard EyreDirector
  • Ian McEwanWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $17,696,794

Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • marriage crisis
  • law and ethics
  • young boy
  • lawyer
  • illness
  • religiosity
  • jehovah's witness

Top Billed Cast

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson

Fiona Maye

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Jack Maye

Fionn Whitehead

Fionn Whitehead

Adam Henry

Jason Watkins

Jason Watkins

Nigel Pauling

Anthony Calf

Anthony Calf

Mark Berner

Paul Jesson

Paul Jesson

Humphrey

Ben Chaplin

Ben Chaplin

Kevin Henry

Eileen Walsh

Eileen Walsh

Naomi Henry

Reena Lalbihari

Samaira

Dominic Carter

Dominic Carter

Roger

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