Child's Play

2019·Movie
1h 30min·R
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic1006.1Rotten Tomatoes64%55%

Where to watch

HBO MaxPeacockPeacock Premium+

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Child's Play fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Coming of Age5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

More than a toy... he's your best friend.

Karen, a single mother, gifts her son Andy a Buddi doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature. A contemporary re-imagining of the 1988 horror classic.
Slasher HorrorKiller DollAI Run AmokTech-Driven ScaresReimagined ClassicTeen SurvivalFast-Paced ThrillerModern HorrorFamily Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Lars Klevberg, David Klohn, Matthew Johnson
Written by:
Don Mancini, Tyler Burton Smith
Produced by:
Jason Cloth, Chelsea Ellis Bloch, David Katzenberg
Composed by:
Bear McCreary, Adam Sharpe, Murray Forward

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Child's Play

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Child's Play legally?

HBO MaxPeacockPeacock Premium+

Child's Play is included with a subscription to Peacock, HBO Max, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Child's Play worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Child's Play rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Child's Play?

1 h 30 min

Child's Play runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Child's Play?

Critics82
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate Child's Play higher (82) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Child's Play a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$45 million

Yes. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $45 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What language is Child's Play in?

EnglishVietnamese

It was made in English, with some Vietnamese. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Child's Play?

55AEARATAUBEBOBRCACHCLCOCUCZDE+41

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Child's Play in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Child's Play use?

Ax-CrazyReverse Cerebus SyndromeBroken PedestalHeart of the MatterInk-Suit ActorParental AbandonmentRevengeNot Good with RejectionPretty in MinkWeirdness CensorAnd I Must ScreamBitch in Sheep's Clothingand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 storytelling tropes for Child's Play, including Ax-Crazy, Reverse Cerebus Syndrome, Broken Pedestal.

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