Movies like The Children Act

The Children Act (2018) is a drama movie directed by Richard Eyre. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.

1. The Judge (2014)
★ 7.3 · 4,589 votes · Drama
A successful lawyer returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral only to discover that his estranged father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder.
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2. The Rainmaker (1997)
★ 7.0 · 1,564 votes · Drama, Crime, Thriller
Fresh out of law school and desperate for work, idealistic rookie Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company accused of denying a dying boy’s claim. Teaming up with a scrappy, unlicensed paralegal, he finds himself in a David-versus-Goliath courtroom battle that tests his ethics, courage, and belief in justice.
Movies like The Rainmaker →
3. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
★ 8.0 · 2,980 votes · Drama
Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When Atticus, their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.
Movies like To Kill a Mockingbird →
4. The Case for Christ (2017)
★ 7.0 · 335 votes · Drama
Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.
Movies like The Case for Christ →
5. Miracles from Heaven (2016)
★ 7.5 · 1,302 votes · Family, Drama
When Christy discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident and falls three stories, a miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.
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6. Breakthrough (2019)
★ 7.7 · 1,160 votes · Drama
Tragedy strikes when a woman named Joyce's son falls through the ice on a frozen lake and is trapped underwater for over 15 minutes. After being rushed to the hospital, the 14-year-old boy continues to fight for his life as Joyce, her husband and their pastor stay by his bedside and pray for a miracle.
Movies like Breakthrough →
7. Richard Jewell (2019)
★ 7.4 · 2,828 votes · Drama, History, Crime
Richard Jewell thinks quick, works fast, and saves hundreds, perhaps thousands, of lives after a domestic terrorist plants several pipe bombs and they explode during a concert, only to be falsely suspected of the crime by sloppy FBI work and sensational media coverage.
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8. Juror #2 (2024)
★ 6.9 · 2,681 votes · Drama, Thriller
While serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, family man Justin Kemp finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the accused killer.
Movies like Juror #2 →
9. The Pelican Brief (1993)
★ 6.6 · 1,843 votes · Thriller, Crime, Drama
A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.
Movies like The Pelican Brief →
10. If I Stay (2014)
★ 7.3 · 4,373 votes · Drama
Mia Hall, a talented young cellist, thought the most difficult decision she would ever have to make would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at prestigious Juilliard or follow her heart to be with the love of her life, Adam, a rock singer/guitarist. However, a car wreck changes everything in an instant, and now Mia's life hangs in the balance. Suspended between life and death, Mia faces a choice that will decide her future.
Movies like If I Stay →
11. The Glass Castle (2017)
★ 7.1 · 923 votes · Drama
A young girl is raised in a dysfunctional family constantly on the run from the FBI. Living in poverty, she comes of age guided by her drunkard, ingenious father who distracts her with magical stories to keep her mind off the family's dire state, and her selfish, nonconformist mother who has no intention of raising a family, along with her younger brother and sister, and her other older sister. Together, they fend for each other as they mature in an unorthodox journey that is their family life.
Movies like The Glass Castle →
12. Boy A (2008)
★ 7.1 · 514 votes · Crime, Drama
Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.
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Movies like The Children Act

The Children Act (2018) is a drama movie directed by Richard Eyre. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.

1. The Judge (2014)
★ 7.3 · 4,589 votes · Drama
A successful lawyer returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral only to discover that his estranged father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder.
Movies like The Judge →
2. The Rainmaker (1997)
★ 7.0 · 1,564 votes · Drama, Crime, Thriller
Fresh out of law school and desperate for work, idealistic rookie Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company accused of denying a dying boy’s claim. Teaming up with a scrappy, unlicensed paralegal, he finds himself in a David-versus-Goliath courtroom battle that tests his ethics, courage, and belief in justice.
Movies like The Rainmaker →
3. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
★ 8.0 · 2,980 votes · Drama
Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When Atticus, their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.
Movies like To Kill a Mockingbird →
4. The Case for Christ (2017)
★ 7.0 · 335 votes · Drama
Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.
Movies like The Case for Christ →
5. Miracles from Heaven (2016)
★ 7.5 · 1,302 votes · Family, Drama
When Christy discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident and falls three stories, a miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.
Movies like Miracles from Heaven →
6. Breakthrough (2019)
★ 7.7 · 1,160 votes · Drama
Tragedy strikes when a woman named Joyce's son falls through the ice on a frozen lake and is trapped underwater for over 15 minutes. After being rushed to the hospital, the 14-year-old boy continues to fight for his life as Joyce, her husband and their pastor stay by his bedside and pray for a miracle.
Movies like Breakthrough →
7. Richard Jewell (2019)
★ 7.4 · 2,828 votes · Drama, History, Crime
Richard Jewell thinks quick, works fast, and saves hundreds, perhaps thousands, of lives after a domestic terrorist plants several pipe bombs and they explode during a concert, only to be falsely suspected of the crime by sloppy FBI work and sensational media coverage.
Movies like Richard Jewell →
8. Juror #2 (2024)
★ 6.9 · 2,681 votes · Drama, Thriller
While serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, family man Justin Kemp finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the accused killer.
Movies like Juror #2 →
9. The Pelican Brief (1993)
★ 6.6 · 1,843 votes · Thriller, Crime, Drama
A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.
Movies like The Pelican Brief →
10. If I Stay (2014)
★ 7.3 · 4,373 votes · Drama
Mia Hall, a talented young cellist, thought the most difficult decision she would ever have to make would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at prestigious Juilliard or follow her heart to be with the love of her life, Adam, a rock singer/guitarist. However, a car wreck changes everything in an instant, and now Mia's life hangs in the balance. Suspended between life and death, Mia faces a choice that will decide her future.
Movies like If I Stay →
11. The Glass Castle (2017)
★ 7.1 · 923 votes · Drama
A young girl is raised in a dysfunctional family constantly on the run from the FBI. Living in poverty, she comes of age guided by her drunkard, ingenious father who distracts her with magical stories to keep her mind off the family's dire state, and her selfish, nonconformist mother who has no intention of raising a family, along with her younger brother and sister, and her other older sister. Together, they fend for each other as they mature in an unorthodox journey that is their family life.
Movies like The Glass Castle →
12. Boy A (2008)
★ 7.1 · 514 votes · Crime, Drama
Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.
Movies like Boy A →

1. The Judge (2014)

2. The Rainmaker (1997)

3. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

4. The Case for Christ (2017)

5. Miracles from Heaven (2016)

6. Breakthrough (2019)

7. Richard Jewell (2019)

8. Juror #2 (2024)

9. The Pelican Brief (1993)

10. If I Stay (2014)

11. The Glass Castle (2017)

12. Boy A (2008)

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1. The Judge (2014)

2. The Rainmaker (1997)

3. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

4. The Case for Christ (2017)

5. Miracles from Heaven (2016)

6. Breakthrough (2019)

7. Richard Jewell (2019)

8. Juror #2 (2024)

9. The Pelican Brief (1993)

10. If I Stay (2014)

11. The Glass Castle (2017)

12. Boy A (2008)

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