The Children Act
“We all make choices. Hers make history.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Children Act | Official Trailer | A24Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-13
Top Cast
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Emma Thompson
Fiona Maye
Stanley Tucci
Jack Maye
Fionn Whitehead
Adam Henry
Ben Chaplin
Kevin Henry
Jason Watkins
Nigel Pauling
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Amadia Kalu
Anthony Calf
Mark Berner
Rosie Cavaliero
Marina Green
Eileen Walsh
Naomi Henry
Nicholas Jones
Professor Carter
Rupert Vansittart
Sherwood Runcie
Reena Lalbihari
Samaira
Dominic Carter
Roger
Paul Kemble
Keith
Daniel Fritz
German Journalist
Grace Crawford
Usher
Sarah Somerville
Associate
Syreeta Kumar
Moira
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 14, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 21, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian McEwan
- Original Score
- Stephen Warbeck
- Original Title
- The Children Act
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.7M
- Production Studios
- FilmNation Entertainment, BBC Film, Toledo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Eyre
Ian McEwan
Stephen Warbeck
Andrew Dunn
Dan Farrell
Duncan Kenworthy, Glen Basner, Ben Browning, Charles Moore, Joe Oppenheimer
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Eyre
Director
Ian McEwan
Writer
Duncan Kenworthy
Producer
Stephen Warbeck
Original Music Composer
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Peter Francis
Production Design
Fotini Dimou
Costume Design
Dan Farrell
Editor
Steve Street
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children Act
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Children Act?
The Children Act was directed by Richard Eyre.
Who stars in The Children Act?
The principal cast of The Children Act includes Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead, Ben Chaplin, Jason Watkins.
When was The Children Act released and how long is it?
The Children Act was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did The Children Act make at the box office?
The Children Act grossed $17.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Children Act?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Children Act was composed by Stephen Warbeck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Children Act?
The Children Act holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).