The Children Act

– In the midst of a marital crisis, a High Court judge must decide if she should order a life-saving b..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
2017
The Children Act (2017)

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.

Producing Country:
USA, UK
Genre:

The Children Act (2017) - Trailer

Release Date:

14 Sep 2018

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Richard Eyre

Writer:

Ian McEwan (screenplay by), Ian McEwan (based on the novel by)

Main Actors:

Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead, Rosie Cavaliero

Plot:

As her marriage crumbles, a judge must decide a case involving a teenage boy who is refusing a blood transfusion on religious principle.

Production:

A24 and DIRECTV

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
73%
Metacritic:
62%