The Children Act

Nan
1h 45m
2018
6.588 /10 (628)

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.

Country : United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 2018-08-01

Top 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

Paul Kemble

Keith

Daniel Fritz

German Journalist

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Amadia Kalu

Rosie Cavaliero

Marina Green

Rupert Vansittart

Sherwood Runcie

Wendy Nottingham

Laura

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