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Child's Play poster
Poster for Child's Play

You'll wish it was only make-believe.

A mother buys an innocent-looking doll for her son, unaware that it is inhabited by the soul of a serial killer who has transferred his consciousness into the toy. As the doll becomes increasingly sentient, it begins to engage in a series of violent acts. The boy realizes that the doll is alive and poses a threat, but struggles to convince those around him of the danger. As the doll's actions escalate, the boy and his mother must find a way to stop it before it can cause further harm.

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Country Date Format Certification
Australia Nov 9, 1988 Theatrical MA 15+
BE Nov 9, 1988 Theatrical (Limited) 16
Canada Nov 9, 1988 Theatrical 14A
DK Nov 9, 1988 Theatrical (Limited) 15
United States Nov 9, 1988 Theatrical R
AR Nov 17, 1988 Theatrical 16
France Apr 5, 1989 Theatrical 12
Brazil Apr 20, 1989 Theatrical 16
Spain Apr 21, 1989 Premiere (Imagfic Fest Madrid) 18
Spain Apr 28, 1989 Theatrical 18
SE May 5, 1989 Theatrical 15
Japan May 6, 1989 Theatrical —
Netherlands May 25, 1989 Theatrical 16
United Kingdom Jun 2, 1989 Theatrical 15
Germany Jun 15, 1989 Theatrical (West Germany) 18
IE Sep 22, 1989 Theatrical 18
Poland Jan 1, 1990 Theatrical 16
HU Jul 26, 1990 Theatrical 16
XC Jun 1, 1992 Physical —
SE Aug 16, 1996 TV (Kanal 5 Sverige) 15
SE Jan 31, 2001 Physical (DVD) 15
Netherlands Jun 25, 2007 TV (RTL 7) 16
Spain Apr 5, 2013 Premiere (Fanter Film Festival) 18
CZ Oct 9, 2013 Physical (DVD) 15+
United States Oct 14, 2017 Premiere (Screamfest Horror Film Festival) —
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