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Child’s Play (1988)

English horror film directed by Tom Holland

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
1h 23m 83 min
Released
1988
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Child's Play has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released in 1988. It is directed by Tom Holland and stars Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon and Brad Dourif.

Cast and crew

Director
Tom Holland
Cinematography
Bill Butler
Produced by
David Kirschner, Barrie M. Osborne
Production
United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Distribution
UIP-Dunafilm, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Box office
$44.2 million
Set in
Chicago
Filmed in
Chicago

Release and where to watch

In theatres
1988
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Child's Play?

Child's Play has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes, or 83 min.

When did Child's Play release?

Child's Play released in 1988.

Who directed Child's Play?

Child's Play is directed by Tom Holland.

Who is in the cast of Child's Play?

The cast of Child's Play includes Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Brad Dourif, Dinah Manoff, Alex Vincent and Jack Colvin.

Where can I watch Child's Play online?

Child's Play streams on Netflix.

How much did Child's Play earn at the box office?

Child's Play grossed $44.2 million.

What is Child's Play rated in the US?

Child's Play is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 8 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.