Director Richard Eyre
Genre Drama
Cast Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead, Ben Chaplin
Rating R
Release Date September 14th, 2018 (Limited)
“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.”
From director Richard Eyre (Iris, The Other Man), The Children Act is a drama about a High Court judge who amidst the crumbling of her marriage, must decide whether or not to order a life-saving blood transfusion for a teen with cancer despite his family's refusal to accept medical treatment for religious reasons. The cast includes Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead, and Ben Chaplin. Check out the official trailer below!!
Ted Takes Film Facts, The Children Act:
Film is based on the 2014 novel of the same name written by Ian McEwan, who also wrote the script for the film.
Had its world premiere at the 42nd Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2017.