The Children Act

(2018)

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Synopsis

High Court judge Fiona Maye has to make a life-or-death decision for teenager Adam. Adam, who is almost 18 and legally a child, is refusing a vital blood transfusion that could keep him alive. A hospital visit greatly affects them both as Adam's fate lies in Fiona's hands.

Directors

Richard Eyre, Duncan Kenworthy, Andrew Dunn, Stephen Warbeck, Glen Basner, Nina Gold, Joe Oppenheimer, Beth Pattinson, Glen Basner, Joe Oppenheimer, Beth Pattinson

Production year

2018

Rating

R

Studio

A24

Runtime

105 minutes

Cast

Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Ben Chaplin, Fionn Whitehead, Rupert Vansittart