The Children Act (2018) movie poster

The Children Act (2018)

"We all make choices. Hers make history."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 69%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 68% (RT: 74%, MC: 62) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Richard Eyre
Runtime
1h 45m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (644 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
74%
Metacritic
62
Cast
Emma Thompson as Fiona Maye
Stanley Tucci as Jack Maye
Fionn Whitehead as Adam Henry
Jason Watkins as Nigel Pauling
Anthony Calf as Mark Berner
Paul Jesson as Humphrey
Ben Chaplin as Kevin Henry
Eileen Walsh as Naomi Henry
It's divisive. Only 69% of audiences liked it based on 644 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 68%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for The Children Act was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Richard Eyre cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Children Act is a 2018 drama film directed by Richard Eyre. 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. The film has been rated by 644 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Children Act delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Children Act (2018) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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