The Children Act
Overview
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.
Ratings & Reviews
See what critics and audiences think
Media
Trailers, videos, posters and backdrops
Performance & Recognition
Financial performance and accolades
Box Office & Budget
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 5 nominations total
Details
Production information
"We all make choices. Hers make history."
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Revenue
$17,696,794
Production Companies
Cast & Crew
The people behind the movie
Cast
Crew
Richard Eyre
Director
Directing
Ian McEwan
Writer
Writing
Duncan Kenworthy
Producer
Production
Glen Basner
Executive Producer
Production
Ben Browning
Executive Producer
Production
Charles Moore
Executive Producer
Production
Joe Oppenheimer
Executive Producer
Production
Beth Pattinson
Executive Producer
Production
Stephen Warbeck
Original Music Composer
Sound
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Camera
Similar Movies
More movies you might enjoy
0
User Reviews
What the community is saying
Latest News
Recent articles and coverage
'The Children Act' review: Let us praise Emma Thompson - azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
'The Children Act' review: Let us praise Emma Thompson azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
Review: Emma Thompson is Quietly Devastating in Ian McEwan's 'The Children Act' - Pajiba
Review: Emma Thompson is Quietly Devastating in Ian McEwan's 'The Children Act' Pajiba
Movie review: Thompson shines as judge in sturdy 'Children Act' - The Detroit News
Movie review: Thompson shines as judge in sturdy 'Children Act' The Detroit News
The Children Act movie review (2018) - Roger Ebert
The Children Act movie review (2018) Roger Ebert
Was ‘The Children Act’ Directed by Someone Who Hates Movies? - observer.com
Was ‘The Children Act’ Directed by Someone Who Hates Movies? observer.com
Review: Transfusion and Transference in ‘The Children Act’ (Published 2018) - The New York Times
Review: Transfusion and Transference in ‘The Children Act’ (Published 2018) The New York Times
In The Wan, Airless 'The Children Act,' A Judge Shows Poor Judgment - NPR
In The Wan, Airless 'The Children Act,' A Judge Shows Poor Judgment NPR
The Children Act Is a Compelling Moral Drama - Vulture
The Children Act Is a Compelling Moral Drama Vulture
‘The Children Act’ Review: All Rise for Emma Thompson - Rolling Stone
‘The Children Act’ Review: All Rise for Emma Thompson Rolling Stone
Emma Thompson’s Meticulous Intensity in “The Children Act” - The New Yorker
Emma Thompson’s Meticulous Intensity in “The Children Act” The New Yorker
The Children Act review – flaws in Ian McEwan’s novel are cruelly exposed | Drama films - The Guardian
The Children Act review – flaws in Ian McEwan’s novel are cruelly exposed | Drama films The Guardian
A Frustrating Tease of Themes | The Children Act Review - HeadStuff
A Frustrating Tease of Themes | The Children Act Review HeadStuff
News articles are automatically collected from various sources and may not be affiliated with this site.