
The Children Act
Drama • R • 2018 • 1 hr 45 min
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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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Justice is not always about law, sometimes it’s also about people…
Very intense and all the acting was very good!
Emma is absolutely phenomenal in this movie. Great plot
Very touching movie about love and relationship. Also makes us think about these questions involving religion
I was expecting something better from Emma Thompson. Her acting is good, as usual but the plot is a little weak at times
Odd, slow, but well acted. Interesting look into the British judicial culture. However can't recommend the film for most
The acting was good but it felt… weird? Like, what are we getting at? The acting was great, but it was a let-down. Felt a bit icky.
Good English courtroom drama. Questions of legal and moral questions. Thompson's performance is stellar.
There's a relatability to this extreme situation -- we can't help but form an opinion about what should be done. Really rich stuff.
Deeply moving and powerfully acted. Emma Thompson should be on everyone's best of the year lists with her performance here.
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6.5 – Based on 286 ratings
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The Children Act | Official Trailer | A24









