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The Children Act

“We all make choices. Hers make history.”

★ 6.6 / 10 (662 votes)August 1, 2018105 minEN
Drama

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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Movie facts

Release dateAugust 1, 2018
StatusReleased
Runtime105 min
Rating★ 6.6 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom, United States of America
Budget—
Revenue$17,696,794
ProductionFilmNation Entertainment, BBC Film, Toledo Productions
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Director

Richard Eyre

Writers

Ian McEwan

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Cast

Emma ThompsonEmma ThompsonFiona Maye
Stanley TucciStanley TucciJack Maye
Fionn WhiteheadFionn WhiteheadAdam Henry
Ben ChaplinBen ChaplinKevin Henry
Jason WatkinsJason WatkinsNigel Pauling
Nikki Amuka-BirdNikki Amuka-BirdAmadia Kalu
Anthony CalfAnthony CalfMark Berner
Rosie CavalieroRosie CavalieroMarina Green
Eileen WalshEileen WalshNaomi Henry
Nicholas JonesNicholas JonesProfessor Carter
Rupert VansittartRupert VansittartSherwood Runcie
Reena LalbihariReena LalbihariSamaira
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