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We all make choices. Hers make history.

The Children Act

6.620181h 45mR

Drama

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.

Directed by Richard Eyre

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CAST

The people behind the story

Emma Thompson

Emma ThompsonFiona Maye

Stanley Tucci

Stanley TucciJack Maye

Fionn Whitehead

Fionn WhiteheadAdam Henry

Ben Chaplin

Ben ChaplinKevin Henry

Jason Watkins

Jason WatkinsNigel Pauling

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Nikki Amuka-BirdAmadia Kalu

Anthony Calf

Anthony CalfMark Berner

Rosie Cavaliero

Rosie CavalieroMarina Green