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The film is based on Ian McEwan's novel of the same name and stars Emma Thompson as a judge who rules on a case involving a Jehovah's Witness teenager with leukaemia. The film explores the themes of law, ethics, and family, as well as the personal struggles of the judge and her husband.
A drama starring Emma Thompson as a judge who faces a difficult decision on a teenage boy's case. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and see where to stream or buy the film online.
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- Richard Eyre
- R
- Emma Thompson
The Children Act: Directed by Richard Eyre. With Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Reena Lalbihari, Dominic Carter. As her marriage crumbles, a judge must decide a case involving a teenage boy who is refusing a blood transfusion on religious principle.
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- Drama
- Richard Eyre
- 2018-09-14
Jun 13, 2018 · Watch the trailer of The Children Act, a 2018 drama film based on Ian McEwan's novel, starring Emma Thompson and Stanley Tucci. The film is now available for rent or purchase on various platforms.
- 2 min
- 318.9K
- A24
A film adaptation of Ian McEwan's novel about a judge who faces difficult decisions on family, religion and law. Emma Thompson stars as the judge, who deals with a conjoined twins case, a leukemia patient and her marriage crisis.
Sep 10, 2017 · Emma Thompson stars as a family court judge who faces tough decisions on the welfare of minors in this Ian McEwan adaptation. The film explores the tension between the law and religion, and Thompson's personal and professional dilemmas.
A British judge must decide on a life-or-death case of a Jehovah's Witness teen who refuses a blood transfusion. The Children Act is a 2018 film based on Ian McEwan's novel, starring Emma Thompson and Stanley Tucci.
