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The Child in Time (2018): movie guide
The Child in Time (2018) is a TV Movie, Drama running about 90 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.8/10 from 108 votes. Notable cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Kelly Macdonald, Stephen Campbell Moore, Saskia Reeves. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2018-07-05
- Runtime: 90 min
- TMDB: 5.8/10
- Genres: TV Movie, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2018-07-05
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What is The Child in Time about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Child in Time features Benedict Cumberbatch, Kelly Macdonald, Stephen Campbell Moore, Saskia Reeves, Andrea Hall, Jim Creighton. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2018-07-05. Runtime: 90 minutes. TMDB score: 5.8/10 (108 votes). Genres: TV Movie, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Child in Time?
- The Child in Time is listed as TV Movie, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Child in Time?
- The Child in Time runs about 90 minutes.
- Who stars in The Child in Time?
- Cast highlights include Benedict Cumberbatch, Kelly Macdonald, Stephen Campbell Moore, Saskia Reeves, Andrea Hall, Jim Creighton.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Child in Time?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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