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The Children Act

R20181h 45mRichard Eyre

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"We all make choices. Hers make history."

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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Based On Novel Or BookMarriage CrisisLaw And EthicsYoung BoyLawyerIllnessReligiosityJehovah's Witness

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Children Act (2018) about?

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.

Who stars in The Children Act?

The Children Act stars Emma Thompson (Fiona Maye), Stanley Tucci (Jack Maye), Fionn Whitehead (Adam Henry), Ben Chaplin (Kevin Henry), Jason Watkins (Nigel Pauling). The film was directed by Richard Eyre.

How long is The Children Act?

The Children Act has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated R.

Where can I watch The Children Act?

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