The Children Act

Directed by Richard Eyre

Adapted by Booker Prize-winning author Ian McEwan from his own novel, this riveting drama stars two-time Academy Award winner Emma Thompson as a High Court judge tasked with making a decision that will speak to our most fraught questions regarding religious tolerance – and could mean life or death for an innocent young man. Directed by Richard Eyre (Notes on a Scandal), The Children Act brims with intelligence, sophistication, and intrigue.

Duration:
105 minutes

Languages:
English

Country of origin:
Great Britain

Year of production:
2017