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The Children Act

6.620181h 45mRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorRichard Eyre
WriterIan McEwan
ProducersDuncan Kenworthy·Joe Oppenheimer

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Cast · Directed by Richard Eyre

ETEmma Thompson
Emma Thompson
Fiona Maye
STStanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
Jack Maye
FWFionn Whitehead
Fionn Whitehead
Adam Henry
BCBen Chaplin
Ben Chaplin
Kevin Henry
JWJason Watkins
Jason Watkins
Nigel Pauling
NANikki Amuka-Bird
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Amadia Kalu
ACAnthony Calf
Anthony Calf
Mark Berner
RCRosie Cavaliero
Rosie Cavaliero
Marina Green
EWEileen Walsh
Eileen Walsh
Naomi Henry
NJNicholas Jones
Nicholas Jones
Professor Carter
RVRupert Vansittart
Rupert Vansittart
Sherwood Runcie
RLReena Lalbihari
Reena Lalbihari
Samaira

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The Children Act — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Children Act?

The Children Act is streaming on Netflix, JustWatch TV Plus and Netflix Standard in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Children Act on Netflix?

Yes — The Children Act is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is The Children Act on Amazon Prime Video?

The Children Act isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Children Act for free?

The Children Act is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV Free and Kanopy in United States.