Where to watch The Children Act(2018)
In the United States, The Children Act is available to stream on Netflix. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Children Act
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Netflix
Free
The Roku Channel
Kanopy
Hoopla
Fandango at Home Free
YouTube Free
Plex
Plex Channel
Xumo Play
Tubi TV
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube- Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Children Act plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- August 1, 2018
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Genres
- Drama
- Directed by
- Richard Eyre
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 · 660 votes
The Children Act trailer
Cast
Emma ThompsonFiona Maye
Stanley TucciJack Maye
Fionn WhiteheadAdam Henry
Ben ChaplinKevin Henry
Jason WatkinsNigel Pauling
Nikki Amuka-BirdAmadia Kalu
Anthony CalfMark Berner
Rosie CavalieroMarina Green
Eileen WalshNaomi Henry
Nicholas JonesProfessor Carter
FAQ
Where can I watch The Children Act?
In the United States, The Children Act is available to stream on Netflix. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Children Act?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Children Act?
The Children Act runs 1h 45m (105 minutes).
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