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The Children Act

  • 20172017
  • RR
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
13K
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Emma Thompson in The Children Act (2017)
As her marriage to Jack (Stanley Tucci) flounders, eminent High Court judge Fiona Maye (Emma Thompson) has a life-changing decision to make at work - should she force a teenage boy, Adam (Fionn Whitehead), to have the blood transfusion that will save his life? Her unorthodox visit to his hospital bedside has a profound impact on them both, stirring strong new emotions in the boy and long-buried feelings in her.
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As her marriage crumbles, a judge must decide a case involving a teenage boy who is refusing a blood transfusion on religious principle.As her marriage crumbles, a judge must decide a case involving a teenage boy who is refusing a blood transfusion on religious principle.As her marriage crumbles, a judge must decide a case involving a teenage boy who is refusing a blood transfusion on religious principle.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
13K
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  • Director
    • Richard Eyre
  • Writer
    • Ian McEwan(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Emma Thompson
    • Stanley Tucci
    • Jason Watkins
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Eyre
  • Writer
    • Ian McEwan(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Emma Thompson
    • Stanley Tucci
    • Jason Watkins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 141User reviews
    • 120Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:27
    Official Trailer
    Stanley Tucci and Emma Thompson Happy to Reunite for 'The Children Act'
    Video 1:17
    Stanley Tucci and Emma Thompson Happy to Reunite for 'The Children Act'

    Photos29

    Emma Thompson and Fionn Whitehead in The Children Act (2017)
    Fionn Whitehead in The Children Act (2017)
    Emma Thompson and Fionn Whitehead in The Children Act (2017)
    Emma Thompson and Stanley Tucci in The Children Act (2017)
    Emma Thompson in The Children Act (2017)
    Emma Thompson in The Children Act (2017)
    Emma Thompson and Stanley Tucci in The Children Act (2017)
    Emma Thompson at an event for The Children Act (2017)
    Emma Thompson and Stanley Tucci at an event for The Children Act (2017)
    Emma Thompson at an event for The Children Act (2017)
    Stanley Tucci at an event for The Children Act (2017)
    Richard Eyre at an event for The Children Act (2017)

    Top cast

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    Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson
    • Fiona Mayeas Fiona Maye
    Stanley Tucci
    Stanley Tucci
    • Jack Mayeas Jack Maye
    Jason Watkins
    Jason Watkins
    • Nigel Paulingas Nigel Pauling
    Ben Chaplin
    Ben Chaplin
    • Kevin Henryas Kevin Henry
    Fionn Whitehead
    Fionn Whitehead
    • Adam Henryas Adam Henry
    Anthony Calf
    Anthony Calf
    • Mark Berneras Mark Berner
    Nikki Amuka-Bird
    Nikki Amuka-Bird
    • Amadia Kalu QCas Amadia Kalu QC
    Rupert Vansittart
    Rupert Vansittart
    • Sherwood Runcieas Sherwood Runcie
    Rosie Cavaliero
    Rosie Cavaliero
    • Marina Greenas Marina Green
    Nicholas Jones
    Nicholas Jones
    • Professor Rodney Carteras Professor Rodney Carter
    Anjana Vasan
    Anjana Vasan
    • Kateas Kate
    Dominic Carter
    Dominic Carter
    • Rogeras Roger
    Andrew Havill
    Andrew Havill
    • Georgeas George
    Naomi Frederick
    Naomi Frederick
    • Amandaas Amanda
    Stacha Hicks
    Stacha Hicks
    • Jillas Jill
    Des McAleer
    • Jim The Porteras Jim The Porter
    Paul Jesson
    Paul Jesson
    • Humphreyas Humphrey
    Eileen Walsh
    Eileen Walsh
    • Naomi Henryas Naomi Henry
    • Director
      • Richard Eyre
    • Writer
      • Ian McEwan(screenplay by) (based on the novel by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    As her marriage to Jack Faye (Stanley Tucci) flounders, eminent High Court judge Fiona Maye (Dame Emma Thompson) has a life-changing decision to make at work - should she force a teenage boy, Adam Henry (Fionn Whitehead), to have the blood transfusion that will save his life? Her unorthodox visit to his hospital bedside has a profound impact on them both, stirring strong new emotions in the boy and long-buried feelings in her. —Duncan Kenworthy
    female judgehusband wife relationshipteenage boyteenager17 year old70 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • We all make choices. Hers make history.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for a sexual reference
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The production was allowed to film at the entrance and in the foyer of the actual Royal Court of Justice in London. This is the only movie in recent times that got permission to do so.
    • Goofs
      Throughout the film, her clerk and others address Fiona as 'my lady'; in reality they would simply call her 'judge'. 'My Lady' is a term of address used only in court.
    • Quotes

      Fiona Maye: Life is more precious than dignity.

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Emma Thompson/Elle Fanning/LykkeLi/Amine (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      My Funny Valentine
      Written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart
      Taken from their musical comedy "Babes in Arms" (1937)
      Performed By Emma Thompson on the piano; vocals by Anthony Calf

    User reviews141

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Brilliant story ... beautifully executed by the couple Emma Thompson and Stanley Tucci
    The story is just sensational and filled with emotions from start till that unexpected sad ending .

    The plot of the movie is so current and relatable ,, probably based on somewhat true stories .. and the script was organized and tight ,, no holes or dull lines ..

    As for the cast ,, Emma Thompson and Stanley Tucci did an amazing job power couple ,, and Fionn Whitehead was also very engaging and convincing.

    So recommended.
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    • Aktham_Tashtush
    • Sep 16, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Çocuk Yasası
    • Filming locations
      • Field Court, Gray's Inn, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Toledo Productions
      • BBC Films
      • FilmNation Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $547,750
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $76,108
      • Sep 16, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,696,794
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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