# The Children Act (2018)

English · Released 2018-08-01

The Children Act is a 2018 English film. Emma Thompson, Reena Lalbihari, Ty Hurley and Hiten Patel appear in it. It streams on Amazon Prime, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Cast: Emma Thompson as Fiona Maye, Reena Lalbihari as Samaira, Ty Hurley as High Court Judge (uncredited), Hiten Patel as Lawyer (uncredited)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime, Google Play Movies, YouTube

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was The Children Act released?
The Children Act was released on 1 August 2018.

### Who stars in The Children Act?
Emma Thompson, Reena Lalbihari, Ty Hurley and Hiten Patel star in The Children Act.

### Where can I watch The Children Act?
The Children Act streams on Amazon Prime, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Clapnumber records where a title plays rather than hosting any of it.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-29