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 Children Act (2018)

We all make choices. Hers make history.

★ 6.6/10 August 1, 2018 105 min

Drama

Director: Richard Eyre  ·  Writer: Ian McEwan

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.

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Director

Richard Eyre

Cast

Emma Thompson Fiona Maye Stanley Tucci Jack Maye Fionn Whitehead Adam Henry Ben Chaplin Kevin Henry Jason Watkins Nigel Pauling Nikki Amuka-Bird Amadia Kalu Anthony Calf Mark Berner Rosie Cavaliero Marina Green Eileen Walsh Naomi Henry Nicholas Jones Professor Carter Rupert Vansittart Sherwood Runcie Reena Lalbihari Samaira