Watch 'The Children Act' Online Streaming (Full Movie)

Q: Where can I stream The Children Act?

You can stream The Children Act on: Apple TV, Amazon Store, Fandango at Home, Tubi and Pluto TV

The Children Act

2018, Movie, 1h 45min

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.

Country: United Kingdom,United States

Director:

Cast:

Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

rated

It is a highly watchable drama of the highly educated public-servant class – it would make a good stage-play – and the film is put together with an intelligence...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Michael Ordona

rated

This drama offers another sterling performance by one of the screen's greatest actresses, but Thompson far outshines an uneven and ultimately uninvolving film. The Children Act touches on some interesting points...

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Critic Jonna Vanhatalo

rated

...otroligt välspelad film...

Read full review at Moviezine

Critic Jens Peterson

rated

Men det är starka känslor kring stora frågor. Det är inte den vanliga sortens rättegångsfilm med skyldiga och oskyldiga. ”Domaren” visar att varje beslut kan få oönskade följder.

Read full review at Aftonbladet

Critic Niels Roe

rated

...en særdeles velfortalt og velspillet fortælling om menneskers indbyrdes afhængighed...

Read full review at Cinemazone

Critic Fredrik Sahlin

rated

Men med hjälp av ett begåvat manus och en djuplodad förmåga att utföra emotionella illusionstrick kan det uppstå skådespelarmässiga storverk.

Read full review at Svt Kulturnyheterna

Frequently asked questions

What is The Children Act about? Toggle content

"The Children Act" is a powerful and emotionally charged drama that delves into the complexities of family law and personal morality. Starring Emma Thompson as Fiona Maye, a renowned High Court judge, the movie follows her journey as she presides over a case involving a terminally ill teenager who refuses medical treatment due to his religious beliefs. As Fiona grapples with the weight of her responsibilities and personal demons, she visits the boy in the hospital and engages in a series of conversations that challenge her own convictions. With nuanced performances from Thompson and Fionn Whitehead, who plays the teenager Adam, "The Children Act" is an intricate exploration of life, death, love, and faith that raises profound questions about our sense of duty to others.

Where can I stream The Children Act? Toggle content

You can stream The Children Act on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home Tubi Pluto TV

What movies are similar to The Children Act? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Children Act include Still Alice, 3096 Days, Perfect Days, Aftersun, The Whale, Beautiful Boy.

When was The Children Act released in theaters? Toggle content

The Children Act was released in theaters on September 14, 2018.