Child's Play (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1988, Child's Play is a horror film directed by Tom Holland, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A single mother gives her son a beloved doll for his birthday, only to discover that it is possessed by the soul of a serial killer.
Who’s in it. Child's Play stars Catherine Hicks as Karen Barclay, Chris Sarandon as Mike Norris, Alex Vincent as Andy Barclay and Brad Dourif as Chucky (voice) / Charles Lee Ray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Child's Play has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $44.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 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 Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Child's Play (1988)?
- In US, Child's Play is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Child's Play?
- Child's Play stars Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent, Brad Dourif and Dinah Manoff.
- When was Child's Play released?
- Child's Play was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.