Child 44 (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2015, Child 44 is a thriller and crime film directed by Daniel Espinosa, running about 137 minutes. “How do you find a killer who doesn’t exist?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in Stalin-era Soviet Union, a disgraced MGB agent is dispatched to investigate a series of child murders -- a case that begins to connect with the very top of party leadership.
Who’s in it. Child 44 stars Tom Hardy as Leo Demidov, Gary Oldman as General Mikhail Nesterov, Noomi Rapace as Raisa Demidov and Fares Fares as Alexei Andreyev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Child 44 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 44 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Child 44 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Child 44 (2015)?
- In US, Child 44 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 44 worth watching?
- Child 44 holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Child 44?
- Child 44 stars Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Noomi Rapace, Fares Fares and Joel Kinnaman.
- When was Child 44 released?
- Child 44 was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.