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Child's Play

Child's Play

8th November 1988
1h 27m
Tom Holland US
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Child's Play is a Fantasy Horror film released on 8th November 1988; Tom Holland US directed the film which stars Alex Vincent, Brad Dourif, and Catherine Hicks. A sequel, Child's Play 2, was released in 1990. It was later remade/rebooted as Child's Play in 2019. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $35,196,684 on its budget.

Plot

A single mother gives her son a much sought-after doll for his birthday, only to discover that it is possessed by the soul of a serial killer.

Cast (28)

Alex Vincent in Child's Play (1988)
Alex Vincent Andy Barclay
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 6
Brad Dourif in Child's Play (1988)
Brad Dourif Chucky
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Catherine Hicks in Child's Play (1988)
Catherine Hicks Karen Barclay
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Chris Sarandon in Child's Play (1988)
Chris Sarandon Mike Norris
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Dinah Manoff in Child's Play (1988)
Dinah Manoff Maggie Peterson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Tommy Swerdlow in Child's Play (1988)
Tommy Swerdlow Jack Santos
John Franklin's profile
John Franklin Walkabout Chucky (voice)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Edan Gross's profile
Edan Gross Friendly Chucky / Kid in Animated Commercial (voice)
Jack Colvin in Child's Play (1988)
Jack Colvin Dr. Ardmore
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Alan Wilder in Child's Play (1988)
Alan Wilder Mr. Criswell
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Neil Giuntoli in Child's Play (1988)
Neil Giuntoli Eddie Caputo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Bo Kane's profile
Bo Kane Male TV Newscaster
Roslyn Alexander in Child's Play (1988)
Roslyn Alexander Lucy
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 63
Michael Patrick Carter's profile
Michael Patrick Carter Kid in Animated Commercial (voice)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 6
Ray Oliver's profile
Ray Oliver John "Dr. Death" Bishop
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 78
Leila Lee Olsen in Child's Play (1988)
Leila Lee Olsen Female TV Newscaster
Ted Liss George
Tyler Hard Mona (Scenes Deleted)
Richard Baird News Reporter at Toy Store
Suaundra Black Bellevue Patient
Jana Twomey Bellevue Patient
Erin Munz Bellevue Patient
Jamie Gray Bellevue Patient
Michael Chavez Bellevue Patient
Tommy Gerard Bellevue Patient
Lena Sack Bellevue Patient

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Child's Play FAQ

When was Child's Play released?

Child's Play was released 36 years ago, on Tuesday November 8th, 1988.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Child's Play?

The lead role is played by Alex Vincent in the role of Andy Barclay.

How much did Child's Play cost to make?

The budget was $9,000,000.

How much money did Child's Play make?

The worldwide revenue was $44,196,684.

Is Child's Play on Netflix?

No, Child's Play is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Child's Play on Amazon Prime?

Yes, Child's Play is currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Child's Play on Disney Plus?

No, Child's Play is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Child's Play Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

7% 0-12
11% 20-29
11% 30-39
4% 40-49
4% 50-59
4% 60-69
4% 70-79
57% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

32% Female
68% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

7% Good
4% Bad
89% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

4% Serial Killer
4% Store Worker
4% Detective
4% Store Manager
86% Unknown