The Child in Time
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.
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Based on audience scoresWhere to stream The Child in Time
Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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The Child in Time: Trailer - BBC One
I thought I'd seen her - The Child in Time: Preview - BBC One
Benedict Cumberbatch interview - The Child in Time: Extra - BBC One
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Frequently asked questions about The Child in Time
Where can I watch The Child in Time in the United States?
The Child in Time is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Child in Time?
The Child in Time scores 5.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Child in Time?
The Child in Time stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kelly Macdonald, Stephen Campbell Moore, Saskia Reeves, and Andrea Hall. Julian Farino is the director.
How long is The Child in Time?
The Child in Time runs 1h 30m (90 minutes).
When did The Child in Time come out?
The Child in Time was released on July 5, 2018.
Which studio made The Child in Time?
The Child in Time was produced by SunnyMarch and Pinewood Television in the United Kingdom.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.