Movie

The Children Act

“We all make choices. Hers make history.”

★ 6.6(652)20181h 45m

The Children Act is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Richard Eyre
Release date: 2018-08-01
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Box office: $17,696,794
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: FilmNation Entertainment

The Children Act — trailer

About The Children Act

The Children Act is a 2018 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Richard Eyre, starring Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci and Fionn Whitehead. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 652 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Children Act in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Emma Thompson

Fiona Maye

Stanley Tucci

Jack Maye

Fionn Whitehead

Adam Henry

Jason Watkins

Nigel Pauling

Anthony Calf

Mark Berner

Paul Jesson

Humphrey

Ben Chaplin

Kevin Henry

Eileen Walsh

Naomi Henry

Reena Lalbihari

Samaira

Dominic Carter

Roger

Paul Kemble

Keith

Daniel Fritz

German Journalist

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookmarriage crisislaw and ethicsyoung boylawyerillnessreligiosityjehovah's witness

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Children Act in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Children Act on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Children Act on Netflix?+

Yes — The Children Act is available to stream on Netflix in United States.

How long is The Children Act?+

The Children Act has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Children Act?+

The Children Act stars Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead, Jason Watkins and Anthony Calf.

When did The Children Act come out?+

The Children Act is a 2018 movie directed by Richard Eyre.

What genre is The Children Act?+

The Children Act is Drama film.

Who directed The Children Act?+

The Children Act was directed by Richard Eyre.