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The Children Act

2018 · 105 min · Director: Richard Eyre

The Children Act (2018) is a drama film, directed by Richard Eyre. It stars Emma Thompson and Stanley Tucci. Its search for justice plays out in the courtroom. The 105-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What The Children Act Is About

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.

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What is The Children Act about?

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.

Where can I watch The Children Act?

The Children Act is available to watch on digital platforms such as Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Children Act?

The Children Act runs for 105 minutes (1h 45m).

When did The Children Act come out?

The Children Act was released in 2018.

Who directed The Children Act?

The Children Act was directed by Richard Eyre.

Who stars in The Children Act?

The Children Act stars Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead, Jason Watkins.

What is The Children Act's rating?

The Children Act holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 65 out of 100.

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