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Movie

Children of Men

2006R1h 49m7.6 / 10

The year 2027: the last days of the human race. No child has been born for 18 years. He must protect our only hope.

In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.

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Synopsis

In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.

More about Children of Men

Cast

Clive OwenTheo Faron
Clare-Hope AshiteyKee
Chiwetel EjioforLuke
Julianne MooreJulian
Michael CaineJasper
Pam FerrisMiriam
Charlie HunnamPatric
Danny HustonNigel

Credits

Directed by
Alfonso Cuarón
Written by
Alfonso Cuarón, David Arata, Timothy J. Sexton, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, P. D. James

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$76M
Box office
$70.6M

Production

  • Universal PicturesUnited States
  • Strike EntertainmentUnited States
  • Hit & Run ProductionsUnited Kingdom

Themes

alcoholicbased on novel or bookbirthbombingchaoschildlessnessdyingdystopia