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The Child in Time

2018Movie1 h 30 min

67
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A deeply moving, melancholic tv movie movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · background watch · drop-in friendly

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Grief and Loss
  • Psychological Drama
  • Family Trauma
  • Melancholy Reflection
  • Introspective Narrative
  • Character-Driven
  • Haunting Atmosphere
  • Subtle Mystery
  • Literary Adaptation

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Directed by
Julian Farino
Produced by
Grainne Marmion

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Facts

July 5, 2018 · 1 h 30 min · TV Movie, Drama

Released
July 5, 2018
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
TV Movie, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
16 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream The Child in Time?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Child in Time from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Child in Time worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 79%). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Is The Child in Time plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.