We all make choices. Hers make history.
Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.
Cast |
Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead, Ben Chaplin, Rosie Cavaliero, Jason Watkins, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Anthony Calf |
Director |
Richard Eyre |
Screenplay | Ian McEwan, from his novel |
Music | Stephen Warbeck |
Cinematography | Andrew Dunn |
Editing | Dan Farrell |
Made in | 2017 |
Produced by | Toledo Productions, BBC Films, FilmNation Entertainment |
IMDB page | CommonSenseMedia Report
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Genre | Drama |
Language | Fairly frequent, mild impact language including swearing, sexual references and language which may be seen as blasphemous. |
Nudity | None |
Sex | None |
Violence | None |
Prejudice | Fairly frequent, low to mild impact prejudice based on religion and gender. |
Blasphemy | Infrequent, low impact blasphemy contained in criticism against Jehova's Witnesses' refusal to accept blood transfusions. |
Drug abuse | None |
Comments | |
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R: Restricted | Rated R for a sexual reference |
Runtime | 105 |
USA version is usually but not always the same as South African release. Versions released on streaming or DVD, Blu-ray or Video may also differ. |
Suggested age limit 13 + |
Positive messages |
Positive role models |
Violence |
Sex |
Language |
Consumerism |
Drinking, drugs, smoking |
Scale (Max) | 20 | |
What the Critics say | ||
24.com Herman Eloff Those with a keen interest in real human stories and a love for the intricacies of what it means to be alive in this world today will truly appreciate this well-made film. | 15 | |
Metacritic.com 24 critics | 12 | |
Rottentomatoes critics 67 critics | 13 | |
Rottentomatoes tomatometer Tomatometer The Children Act showcases yet another powerful performance from Emma Thompson, who elevates this undeniably flawed picture into an affecting adult drama. | 14 | |
CommonSenseMedia Michael Ordona Adult themes, great lead performance in legal/moral drama. | 10 | |
What the People say | ||
Rottentomatoes users 335 users | 14 | |
IMDB 1842 Netizens | 13 | |
The Movie DB Community | 14 | |
Average .. 66% | 13 |