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The Children Act

“We all make choices. Hers make history.”

2017 · 1 h 45 min
Directed by Richard Eyre
Drama

Cast

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Plot

A High Court judge in a marital crisis must decide whether to order a blood transfusion for a teen with cancer.

Sinekatalog’s take

Richard Eyre's adaptation of Ian McEwan's novel is thoughtful and sober, led by Emma Thompson.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (17,158 votes)
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