Child's Play (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, Child's Play is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 100 minutes. “You only lose once.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At an exclusive boys' school, a new gym teacher is drawn into a feud between two older instructors, and he discovers that everything at the school is not quite as staid, tranquil and harmless as it seems.
Who’s in it. Child's Play stars James Mason as Jerome Malley, Robert Preston as Joseph Dobbs, Beau Bridges as Paul Reis and Ron Weyand as Father Mozian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Child's Play has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Child's Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Child's Play tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Child's Play (1972)?
- In US, Child's Play is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Child's Play worth watching?
- Child's Play holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Child's Play?
- Child's Play stars James Mason, Robert Preston, Beau Bridges, Ron Weyand and Charles White.