Child's Play

Name: Child's Play
Director: Tom Holland
Genre: Horror
Released: 1988
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks, Brad Dourif, Chris Sarandon, Dinah Manoff

You'll wish it was only make-believe.

19881h 27m6.8(3,429 votes)

Horror

Synopsis

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 6-year-old son Andy, which unleashes terror upon the city.

Child's Play (1988) is a horror film directed by Tom Holland. It stars Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks, and Brad Dourif. The film runs for 1 hour 27 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 3,429 votes.

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Director

Tom Holland

Cast

Alex Vincent

Andy Barclay

Catherine Hicks

Karen Barclay

Brad Dourif

Charles Lee Ray

Chris Sarandon

Mike Norris

Dinah Manoff

Maggie Peterson

Tommy Swerdlow

Jack Santos

Jack Colvin

Dr. Ardmore

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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 Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks, Brad Dourif, and Chris Sarandon, and was directed by Tom Holland.

How long is Child's Play?

Child's Play has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes.

When did Child's Play come out?

Child's Play was released in 1988.

What genre is Child's Play?

Child's Play is a horror film.

Is Child's Play worth watching?

Child's Play holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.