The Child in Time (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2018, The Child in Time is a drama and tv movie film directed by Julian Farino, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A successful writer of children's books, Stephen Lewis is confronted with the unthinkable—he loses his only child, four-year-old Kate, in a supermarket. In one horrifying moment that replays itself over the years that follow, Stephen realises his daughter is gone. Kate's absence sets Stephen and his wife on diverging paths as both struggle with an all-consuming grief.
Who’s in it. The Child in Time stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Lewis, Kelly Macdonald as Julie Lewis, Stephen Campbell Moore as Charles Darke and Saskia Reeves as Thelma Darke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Child in Time has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Child in Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Child in Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Child in Time (2018)?
- In US, The Child in Time is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Child in Time worth watching?
- The Child in Time holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Child in Time?
- The Child in Time stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kelly Macdonald, Stephen Campbell Moore, Saskia Reeves and Andrea Hall.