---
title: "Child 44"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/child-44-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 181283
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 137
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Child 44 (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/child-44-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film Child 44 is set in the Soviet Union during the era of Stalin. The story takes place in a time of significant political tension and control. A disgraced agent of the MGB is given a new assignment, which involves investigating a series of murders. The case the agent is tasked with solving is a serious one, involving the murder of children. As the agent delves deeper into the case, connections begin to emerge that reach high into the leadership of the party. The investigation is complex and has the potential to impact those in positions of power. The film explores the intersection of crime and politics in a highly controlled society. The setting and plot of the film suggest a gripping and intense narrative that examines the darker aspects of the Soviet Union during this time period.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A disgraced security agent investigates child murders in Stalin-era Soviet Union."

### Why Watch
- based on a crime bestseller
- features a strong cast

### Caveats & Content Note
- uneven adaptation
- heavy subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: Contains mature themes and depictions of violence suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, gritty, tense, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Daniel Espinosa
- **Networks / Studios**: Summit Entertainment, Worldview Entertainment, Lionsgate

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Hardy** as *Leo Demidov*
- **Gary Oldman** as *General Mikhail Nesterov*
- **Noomi Rapace** as *Raisa Demidov*
- **Fares Fares** as *Alexei Andreyev*
- **Joel Kinnaman** as *Vasili*
- **Paddy Considine** as *Vladimir Malevich*
- **Jason Clarke** as *Anatoly Brodsky*
- **Mark Lewis Jones** as *Tortoise*
- **Vincent Cassel** as *Major Kuzmin*
- **Nikolaj Lie Kaas** as *Ivan Sukov*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Child 44 released?
The film was released in 2015.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by Daniel Espinosa.

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
It is set in the Stalin-era Soviet Union.

### Q: What is the main plot of the film?
A disgraced MGB agent investigates a series of child murders linked to party leadership.

### Q: Is the film based on a book?
Yes, it is based on Tom Rob Smith's crime bestseller.

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