Child's Play

Name: Child's Play
Director: Sidney Lumet
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1972
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: James Mason, Robert Preston, Beau Bridges, Ron Weyand, Charles White

You only lose once.

19721h 40m6.1(55 votes)

DramaMysteryThriller

Synopsis

At an exclusive boys' school, a new gym teacher is drawn into a feud between two older instructors, and he discovers that everything at the school is not quite as staid, tranquil and harmless as it seems.

Child's Play (1972) is a drama, mystery, and thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet. It stars James Mason, Robert Preston, and Beau Bridges. The film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 from 55 votes.

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Director

Sidney Lumet

Cast

James Mason

Jerome Malley

Robert Preston

Joseph Dobbs

Beau Bridges

Paul Reis

Ron Weyand

Father Mozian

Charles White

Father Griffin

David Rounds

Father Penny

Kate Harrington

Mrs. Carter

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Is Child's Play Worth Watching?

If you enjoy fans of drama, mystery, and thriller, Child's Play is worth a spot on your watchlist. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.

Frequently Asked Questions About Child's Play

Where can I watch Child's Play?

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Who stars in Child's Play?

Child's Play stars James Mason, Robert Preston, Beau Bridges, and Ron Weyand, and was directed by Sidney Lumet.

How long is Child's Play?

Child's Play has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.

When did Child's Play come out?

Child's Play was released in 1972.

What genre is Child's Play?

Child's Play is a drama, mystery, and thriller film.

Is Child's Play worth watching?

Child's Play holds an average audience score of 6.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.