The Children
“You brought them into this world. Now ... They will take you out.”
A relaxing Christmas vacation turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the children begin to turn on their parents.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | — |
About The Children
The Children is a 2008 English-language horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Tom Shankland. The cast is led by Eva Birthistle, Hannah Tointon, Stephen Campbell Moore. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 400 ratings.
The Children was produced by Aramid Entertainment, Barnsnape Films, and BBC Film and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 5, 2008, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Tom Shankland
- Writers
- Tom Shankland
- Release date
- December 5, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Aramid Entertainment, Barnsnape Films, BBC Film
The Children cast & crew
The Children was directed by Tom Shankland and written by Tom Shankland.
The cast features Eva Birthistle as Elaine, Hannah Tointon as Casey, Stephen Campbell Moore as Jonah, Rachel Shelley as Chloe, Jeremy Sheffield as Robbie, and Rafiella Brooks as Leah.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Nanu Segal and it was produced by Allan Niblo and James Richardson.
Is The Children worth watching?
The Children holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 416 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, mystery, and thriller, The Children is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Children
Eva Birthistle
Elaine
Hannah Tointon
Casey
Stephen Campbell Moore
Jonah
Rachel Shelley
Chloe
Jeremy Sheffield
Robbie
Rafiella Brooks
Leah
Jake Hathaway
Nicky
William Howes
Paulie
Eva Sayer
Miranda
The Children — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Children in United States?
The Children is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Children in?
The Children is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Children?
The Children runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).
▸What is The Children rated?
The Children is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 416 ratings.
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