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The Child in Time

5.820181h 30mMovieTV MovieDrama

A successful writer of children's books, Stephen Lewis is confronted with the unthinkable—he loses his only child, four-year-old Kate, in a supermarket. In one horrifying moment that replays itself over the years that follow, Stephen…

DirectorJulian Farino
WriterStephen Butchard
ProducersAdam Ackland·David Boulter

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 10 other countries

The Child in Time isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, Austria, France, Germany and 6 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Julian Farino

BCBenedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Stephen Lewis
KMKelly Macdonald
Kelly Macdonald
Julie Lewis
SMStephen Campbell Moore
Stephen Campbell Moore
Charles Darke
SRSaskia Reeves
Saskia Reeves
Thelma Darke
AHAndrea Hall
Andrea Hall
Policewoman
JCJim Creighton
Jim Creighton
Male Neighbour
BW
Beatrice White
Kate Lewis
RL
Rosa-Marie Lewis
Shop Assistant
FAFranc Ashman
Franc Ashman
Lydia Webb
AMAnna Madeley
Anna Madeley
Rachel Murray
JHJohn Hopkins
John Hopkins
Home Secretary
ELElliot Levey
Elliot Levey
Prime Minister

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The Child in Time — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Child in Time?

The Child in Time isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Australia and Germany and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Child in Time on Netflix?

No, The Child in Time is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is The Child in Time on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Child in Time isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Child in Time for free?

The Child in Time isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.