Child's Play
“You'll wish it was only make-believe.”
Synopsis
After being shot in a toy store, a serial killer transfers his soul into a Good Guy doll. A mother then gifts it to her six-year-old son Andy, which unleashes terror upon the city.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-03
Top Cast
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Alex Vincent
Andy Barclay
Catherine Hicks
Karen Barclay
Brad Dourif
Charles Lee Ray
Chris Sarandon
Mike Norris
Dinah Manoff
Maggie Peterson
Tommy Swerdlow
Jack Santos
Jack Colvin
Dr. Ardmore
Neil Giuntoli
Eddie Caputo
Juan Ramírez
Peddler
Alan Wilder
Mr. Criswell
Richard Baird
News Reporter at Toy Store
Ray Oliver
Dr. Death
Aaron Osborne
Orderly
Tyler Hard
Mona
Ted Liss
George
Roslyn Alexander
Lucy
Bo Kane
Male TV Newscaster
Leila Lee Olsen
Female TV Newscaster
Release History & Theatrical Window
Imagfic Fest Madrid
Festival / Special Debut
November 9, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 9, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.91x
+$35.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Holland
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Mancini, John Lafia, Tom Holland
- Original Score
- Joe Renzetti
- Original Title
- Child's Play
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $44.2M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, David Kirschner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Holland
Don Mancini, John Lafia, Tom Holland
Joe Renzetti
Wilmer Butler
Roy E. Peterson, Edward Warschilka
David Kirschner, Barrie M. Osborne
Department Leadership Roster
Don Mancini
Screenplay
John Lafia
Screenplay
Tom Holland
Screenplay
David Kirschner
Producer
Joe Renzetti
Original Music Composer
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Roy E. Peterson
Editor
Edward Warschilka
Editor
Peter Donen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bud Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Tom Holland
Director
Daniel A. Lomino
Production Design
April Ferry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Child's Play
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Child's Play about?
After being shot in a toy store, a serial killer transfers his soul into a Good Guy doll. A mother then gifts it to her six-year-old son Andy, which unleashes terror upon the city.
Who directed Child's Play?
Child's Play was directed by Tom Holland.
Who stars in Child's Play?
The principal cast of Child's Play includes Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks, Brad Dourif, Chris Sarandon, Dinah Manoff.
When was Child's Play released and how long is it?
Child's Play was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Child's Play?
Child's Play had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $44.2M at the worldwide box office (4.91 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Child's Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Child's Play was composed by Joe Renzetti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Child's Play?
Child's Play holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).