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6.8/10 1988 1h 27m Released

You'll wish it was only make-believe.

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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Top Cast

Alex Vincent
Alex Vincent
Andy Barclay
Catherine Hicks
Catherine Hicks
Karen Barclay
Brad Dourif
Brad Dourif
Charles Lee Ray
Chris Sarandon
Chris Sarandon
Mike Norris
Dinah Manoff
Dinah Manoff
Maggie Peterson
Tommy Swerdlow
Tommy Swerdlow
Jack Santos
Jack Colvin
Jack Colvin
Dr. Ardmore
Neil Giuntoli
Neil Giuntoli
Eddie Caputo
Juan Ramírez
Juan Ramírez
Peddler
Alan Wilder
Alan Wilder
Mr. Criswell
Richard Baird
Richard Baird
News Reporter at Toy Store
Ray Oliver
Ray Oliver
Dr. Death
Aaron Osborne
Aaron Osborne
Orderly
Tyler Hard
Tyler Hard
Mona
Ted Liss
Ted Liss
George
Roslyn Alexander
Roslyn Alexander
Lucy

Reviews

Gimly 7/10

I'm a big fan of the _Chucky_ franchise. Throughout all of its ups and downs, Don Mancini and the gang have never failed to bring forward a watchable movie. Even the most recent entry, _Cult of Chucky_ (which was kind of a fuck-up) provided me great enjoyment as a series-long fan. But no subsequent movie has ever matched the original for me. That first _Child's Play_ didn't just birth a classic character, it is, in…

CinemaSerf 6/10

Young "Andy" (Alex Vincent) is obsessed with the "Good Guys" cartoons on the telly. Of course there is loads of accompanying merchandise, but his widowed mother "Karen" (Catherine Hicks) has to make ends meet so the newly released doll is just too expensive for the young lad's birthday. Luckily for her, her pal "Maggie" (Dinah Manoff) finds a street pedlar who has one for a mere $30 and so she takes it home to the…

Andre Gonzales 8/10

Loved Chucky I watched this movie a lot as a kid. It was only creepy to me after he was burned up. That was the only part I remember getting scared from.

SammyVerse

_**May 4, 2025**_ It's a good movie and a great franchise starter. It's creative, funny, scary and really well acted. This is one of my most rewatched films because it's such an easy watch. It's iconic for every deserving reason and it never gets old, the only reason it doesn't have a full score is due to me wanting more Chucky than this one has. **9.5/10**

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FAQ about Child's Play

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 six-year-old son Andy, which unleashes terror upon the city.
When was Child's Play released?
Child's Play was released in 1988.
What genres does Child's Play belong to?
Child's Play is categorised as Horror.
Who stars in Child's Play?
The cast of Child's Play includes Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks, Brad Dourif, Chris Sarandon, Dinah Manoff.