Children's Play (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2001, Children's Play is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Laurent Tuel, running about 85 minutes. “What if evil come from the peoples you love the most ?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marianne and Jacques are a young middle-class couple who live in a chic Parisian apartment with their two young children. One day, Marianne receives an unexpected visit from two strangers, Mr and Mrs Worms, who claim to have lived in the apartment when they were children and who ask if they can just take a look around their former home. Marianne agrees, but no sooner have the mysterious Worms left than things take an inexplicable turn for the worse...
Who’s in it. Children's Play stars Karin Viard as Marianne Fauvel, Charles Berling as Jacques Fauvel, Camille Vatel as Aude Fauvel and Alexandre Bongibault as Julien Fauvel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Children's Play has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Children's Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Children's Play tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Children's Play (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Children's Play change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Children's Play worth watching?
- Children's Play holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Children's Play?
- Children's Play stars Karin Viard, Charles Berling, Camille Vatel, Alexandre Bongibault and Ludivine Sagnier.
- When was Children's Play released?
- Children's Play was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.