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The Children

6.120081h 24m18MovieHorrorMysteryThriller

A relaxing Christmas vacation turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the children begin to turn on their parents.

DirectorTom Shankland
WriterTom Shankland
ProducersAllan Niblo·James Richardson

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tom Shankland

EBEva Birthistle
Eva Birthistle
Elaine
HTHannah Tointon
Hannah Tointon
Casey
SMStephen Campbell Moore
Stephen Campbell Moore
Jonah
RSRachel Shelley
Rachel Shelley
Chloe
JSJeremy Sheffield
Jeremy Sheffield
Robbie
RBRafiella Brooks
Rafiella Brooks
Leah
JH
Jake Hathaway
Nicky
WH
William Howes
Paulie
ESEva Sayer
Eva Sayer
Miranda

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The Children — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Children?

The Children isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Children on Netflix?

No, The Children is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Children on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Children for free?

The Children isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.