Where to watch Alex: The Life of a Child (1986) in the UK
Alex: The Life of a Child (1986) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Based on true events, 'Alex: The Life of a Child' follows former 'Sports Illustrated' writer Frank Deford and his wife Carole when their happy, all-American family is rocked to the core when their baby daughter Alex is diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. While CF sufferers were almost certainly doomed to an early death in the Seventies, Alex grew into a child who showed remarkable courage and strength in face of her illness. Her loving family were quick to rally around her, determined to show the same bravery as the little girl as they supported and cherished her through life and struggled to move on after her death at the tragically young age of eight.
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Cast & crew
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Craig T. NelsonFrank Deford -
Bonnie BedeliaCarole Deford -
Gennie JamesAlex Deford -
Danny CorkillChris Deford -
Mark WithersMac Deford -
Dann FlorekDr. Tom Dolan -
Rachel BlanchardWendy -
Cherry JonesTina Crawford
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