The Children (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2008, The Children is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Tom Shankland, running about 84 minutes. “You brought them into this world. Now ... They will take you out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A relaxing Christmas vacation turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the children begin to turn on their parents
Who’s in it. The Children stars Eva Birthistle as Elaine, Hannah Tointon as Casey, Stephen Campbell Moore as Jonah and Rachel Shelley as Chloe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Children has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Children tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Children (2008)?
- In GB, The Children is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Children worth watching?
- The Children holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Children?
- The Children stars Eva Birthistle, Hannah Tointon, Stephen Campbell Moore, Rachel Shelley and Jeremy Sheffield.