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The Children Act

We all make choices. Hers make history.
Aug 1, 2018 · 1h 45m
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Drama

PLOT

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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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
Directed by Richard Eyre

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
$17,696,794
Production
FilmNation Entertainment, BBC Film, Toledo Productions
Country
GB

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