Child's Play
"You'll wish it was only make-believe."
Originally released in 1988. Child's Play is a horror film. directed by Tom Holland. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alex Vincent, Brad Dourif, and Catherine Hicks
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3,235 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Box Office
$44.2M
4.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alex Vincent
as Andy Barclay
Brad Dourif
as Chucky (voice) / Charles Lee Ray
Catherine Hicks
as Karen Barclay
Chris Sarandon
as Mike Norris
Dinah Manoff
as Maggie Peterson
Tommy Swerdlow
as Jack Santos
Jack Colvin
as Dr. Ardmore
Neil Giuntoli
as Eddie Caputo
Juan Ramírez
as Peddler
Alan Wilder
as Mr. Criswell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $44,196,684
Production Companies
- United Artists
- David Kirschner Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Child's Play about?
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.
Who directed Child's Play?
Child's Play was directed by Tom Holland.
How long is Child's Play?
Child's Play has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Child's Play released?
Child's Play was released on November 9, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Child's Play?
The main cast of Child's Play includes Alex Vincent, Brad Dourif, Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Dinah Manoff.
Is Child's Play worth watching?
Child's Play has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 3,235 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.