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The Children Act(2018)
Status: Released
Date: 2018-08-01
66%
651 Votes
Time: 1h 45m
We all make choices. Hers make history.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom,
United States of America
Revenue: $17,696,794.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Toledo Productions
Movie: The Children Act
Top 10 Billed Cast
Emma Thompson
Fiona Maye
Stanley Tucci
Jack Maye
Fionn Whitehead
Adam Henry
Jason Watkins
Nigel Pauling
Anthony Calf
Mark Berner
Paul Jesson
Humphrey
Ben Chaplin
Kevin Henry
Eileen Walsh
Naomi Henry
Reena Lalbihari
Samaira
Dominic Carter
Roger
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