Movie

Alex: The Life of a Child

★ 7.1(5)19861h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Markowitz
Release date: 1986-04-23
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About Alex: The Life of a Child

Alex: The Life of a Child is a 1986 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Robert Markowitz, starring Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia and Gennie James. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Alex: The Life of a Child in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on true events, 'Alex: The Life of a Child' follows former 'Sports Illustrated' writer Frank Deford and his wife Carole when their happy, all-American family is rocked to the core when their baby daughter Alex is diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. While CF sufferers were almost certainly doomed to an early death in the Seventies, Alex grew into a child who showed remarkable courage and strength in face of her illness. Her loving family were quick to rally around her, determined to show the same bravery as the little girl as they supported and cherished her through life and struggled to move on after her death at the tragically young age of eight.

Cast

Craig T. Nelson

Frank Deford

Bonnie Bedelia

Carole Deford

Gennie James

Alex Deford

Danny Corkill

Chris Deford

Mark Withers

Mac Deford

Dann Florek

Dr. Tom Dolan

Rachel Blanchard

Wendy

Cherry Jones

Tina Crawford

Themes & keywords

sibling relationshipbased on novel or bookparent child relationshipbased on true storyterminal illnessflashbackfamilycystic fibrosisdeath of daughter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Alex: The Life of a Child in Germany?+

Alex: The Life of a Child is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Alex: The Life of a Child on Netflix?+

Alex: The Life of a Child is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Alex: The Life of a Child?+

Alex: The Life of a Child has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Alex: The Life of a Child?+

Alex: The Life of a Child stars Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Gennie James, Danny Corkill and Mark Withers.

When did Alex: The Life of a Child come out?+

Alex: The Life of a Child is a 1986 movie directed by Robert Markowitz.

What genre is Alex: The Life of a Child?+

Alex: The Life of a Child is Drama film.

Who directed Alex: The Life of a Child?+

Alex: The Life of a Child was directed by Robert Markowitz.