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Child's Play
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Tom Holland. With Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks, Brad Dourif.
6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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 six-year-old son Andy, which unleashes terror upon the city.
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6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter being shot in a toy store, a serial killer transfers his soul into a Good Guy doll. A mother then gifts it to her six-year-old son Andy, which unleashes terror u…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Child's Play.
MoviHero lists November 9, 1988 as the release date for Child's Play. Tom Holland is the listed director. The listed cast includes Alex Vincent as Andy Barclay, Catherine Hicks as Karen Barclay, Brad Dourif as Charles Lee Ray, Chris Sarandon as Mike Norris. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 9, 1988
GenresHorror
Runtime1h 27m
DirectorTom Holland
CastAlex Vincent as Andy Barclay, Catherine Hicks as Karen Barclay, Brad Dourif as Charles Lee Ray, Chris Sarandon as Mike Norris
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Child's Play runs 1h 27m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.8/10 from 3,562 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary9/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Loved Chucky I watched this movie a lot as a kid.”
Viewer reaction
“Young "Andy" (Alex Vincent) is obsessed with the "Good Guys" cartoons on the telly.”
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“May 4, 2025 It's a good movie and a great franchise starter.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“His real name is Charles Lee Ray, and he's been sent down from heaven by daddy to play with me.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherKaren BarclayKaren Barclay in Child's Play (1988), played by Catherine Hicks.Open character guide otherCharles Lee RayCharles Lee Ray in Child's Play (1988), played by Brad Dourif.Open character guide otherAndy BarclayAndy Barclay appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1988-1991, portrayed by Alex Vincent and Justin Whalin. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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