The Child in Time
Synopsis
A successful writer of children's books, Stephen Lewis is confronted with the unthinkable—he loses his only child, four-year-old Kate, in a supermarket. In one horrifying moment that replays itself over the years that follow, Stephen realises his daughter is gone. Kate's absence sets Stephen and his wife on diverging paths as both struggle with an all-consuming grief.
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The Child in Time: Trailer - BBC OneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-12
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Benedict Cumberbatch
Stephen Lewis
Kelly Macdonald
Julie Lewis
Stephen Campbell Moore
Charles Darke
Saskia Reeves
Thelma Darke
Andrea Hall
Policewoman
Jim Creighton
Male Neighbour
Beatrice White
Kate Lewis
Rosa-Marie Lewis
Shop Assistant
Franc Ashman
Lydia Webb
Anna Madeley
Rachel Murray
John Hopkins
Home Secretary
Elliot Levey
Prime Minister
Lucy Liemann
Joanna Buckley
Natasha Brown
Steven's Young Mother
Laurence Spellman
Greg Ellis
Richard Durden
Stephen's Father
Geraldine Alexander
Stephen's Mother
Gerard Monaco
Estate Agent
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Farino
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Butchard, Claire Marshall, Ian McEwan
- Original Score
- Adrian Johnston
- Original Title
- The Child in Time
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- SunnyMarch, Pinewood Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Farino
Stephen Butchard, Claire Marshall, Ian McEwan
Adrian Johnston
David Odd
Kristina Hetherington
Benedict Cumberbatch, Adam Ackland, David Boulter, Helen Gregory, Grainne Marmion
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Butchard
Writer
Grainne Marmion
Producer
Julian Farino
Director
Jim Dowdall
Stunt Coordinator
Keith Madden
Costume Design
Kristina Hetherington
Editor
Adrian Johnston
Original Music Composer
Simon Elliott
Production Design
David Odd
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Child in Time about?
A successful writer of children's books, Stephen Lewis is confronted with the unthinkable—he loses his only child, four-year-old Kate, in a supermarket. In one horrifying moment that replays itself over the years that follow, Stephen realises his daughter is gone. Kate's absence sets Stephen and his wife on diverging paths as both struggle with an all-consuming grief.
Who directed The Child in Time?
The Child in Time was directed by Julian Farino.
Who stars in The Child in Time?
The principal cast of The Child in Time includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Kelly Macdonald, Stephen Campbell Moore, Saskia Reeves, Andrea Hall.
When was The Child in Time released and how long is it?
The Child in Time was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Child in Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Child in Time was composed by Adrian Johnston.
Is The Child in Time based on a book or true story?
The Child in Time is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ian McEwan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Child in Time?
The Child in Time holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).