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Child's Play
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Tom Holland. With Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks, Brad Dourif.
67.8/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
After being shot in a toy store, a serial killer transfers his soul into a Good Guy doll. A mother then gifts it to her six-year-old son Andy, which unleashes terror upon the city.
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67.8/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter being shot in a toy store, a serial killer transfers his soul into a Good Guy doll. A mother then gifts it to her six-year-old son Andy, which unleashes terror u…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Child's Play.
MoviHero lists November 9, 1988 as the release date for Child's Play. Tom Holland is the listed director. The listed cast includes Alex Vincent as Andy Barclay, Catherine Hicks as Karen Barclay, Brad Dourif as Charles Lee Ray, Chris Sarandon as Mike Norris. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 9, 1988
GenresHorror
Runtime1h 27m
DirectorTom Holland
CastAlex Vincent as Andy Barclay, Catherine Hicks as Karen Barclay, Brad Dourif as Charles Lee Ray, Chris Sarandon as Mike Norris
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Child's Play runs 1h 27m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 67.8/100 (6.778/10) from 3,506 votes. Updated Oct 9, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary9/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherAndy BarclayAndy Barclay in Child's Play (1988), played by Alex Vincent.Open character guide otherKaren BarclayKaren Barclay in Child's Play (1988), played by Catherine Hicks.Open character guide otherCharles Lee RayCharles Lee Ray in Child's Play (1988), played by Brad Dourif.Open character guide
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