Child 44 (2015)
A disgraced agent uncovers a bleak conspiracy of child murders within the highest ranks of Stalin's Soviet Union.
Set in Stalin-era Soviet Union, a disgraced MGB agent is dispatched to investigate a series of child murders -- a case that begins to connect with the very top of party leadership.
How intense is Child 44?
Child 44 is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Child 44 feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Child 44
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Child 44 for you?
Is Child 44 scary?
Only a little. Child 44 has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Child 44 gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Child 44 sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Child 44 OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Child 44?
Child 44 runs 2h 17m.
Where can I stream Child 44?
Child 44 is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Child 44 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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