Chocky's Children
Chocky's Children

Chocky's Children

1985Movie180 minEnglish

A year has passed since Matthew said goodbye to his alien friend, and in the summer holidays he meets Albertine, a mathematical prodigy, with whom he discovers he can communicate telepathically. One day Chocky returns to warn Matthew that they are both in danger. When he returns to tell Albertine, he finds she has disappeared.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: John CushingGenres: Science Fiction, Drama, Children's

Plot Summary

This television adaptation of John Wyndham's novel follows the story of a young girl, Chloe, who becomes influenced by an alien entity named Choky. Choky communicates telepathically and begins to subtly alter Chloe's perception of reality, leading to her isolation from her peers and family. As Choky's influence grows, it becomes clear that this alien presence has broader intentions that extend beyond Chloe herself.

Critical Reception

Chocky's Children was generally well-received for its thoughtful exploration of themes like conformity, individuality, and the unknown. It was praised for its mature handling of science fiction concepts within a children's program format, though some found its pacing to be deliberate. The series is remembered as a distinctive and intelligent piece of 1980s British children's television.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intelligent and thought-provoking storyline.
  • Appreciated for its mature handling of complex themes for a young audience.
  • Some viewers found the pacing to be somewhat slow but ultimately rewarding.

Google audience: Audience reception data for "Chocky's Children" is not widely available on Google reviews. However, discussions often highlight its unique blend of sci-fi and moral exploration as a standout element of its era.

Fun Fact

The novel upon which "Chocky's Children" is based, by John Wyndham, was one of his last completed works before his death in 1969, though the television adaptation was made much later.

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