The Children Act
Seen it?2018 | 105 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Rainmaker or Juror #2, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$18 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 95K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Eyre
- Emma ThompsonFiona Maye
- Stanley TucciJack Maye
- Fionn WhiteheadAdam Henry
- Ben ChaplinKevin Henry
- Jason WatkinsNigel Pauling
- Nikki Amuka-BirdAmadia Kalu
- Anthony CalfMark Berner
- Rosie CavalieroMarina Green
- Eileen WalshNaomi Henry
- Nicholas JonesProfessor Carter