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Children of Men (2006)

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

7.6/10 · 8,105 votes 1h 49m r ActionThrillerDramaScience-fiction

#14 of 217 films from 2006 #186 of 2168 in action

Directed by Alfonso Cuarón · Written by Timothy J. Sexton, Alfonso Cuarón, David Arata, Mark Fergus

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Overview

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.

Cast

Clive Owenas Theo Faron
Clare-Hope Ashiteyas Kee
Chiwetel Ejioforas Luke
Julianne Mooreas Julian
Michael Caineas Jasper
Pam Ferrisas Miriam
Charlie Hunnamas Patric
Danny Hustonas Nigel
Peter Mullanas Syd
Oana Pelleaas Marichka
Jacek Komanas Tomasz
Phaldut Sharmaas Ian
Juan Gabriel Yacuzzias Baby Diego
Mishal Husainas Newsreader

Facts

Release dateSeptember 22, 2006
Runtime109 min (1h 49m) — about the same as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$76,000,000
Box office$70,595,464 (0.9× budget)
IMDbtt0206634

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Questions

How long is Children of Men?
Children of Men runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is Children of Men worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 8,105 votes, which places it #14 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 94%) and #186 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Children of Men?
Children of Men was directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), A Little Princess (1995), Roma (2018).
Who stars in Children of Men?
Clive Owen as Theo Faron; Clare-Hope Ashitey as Kee; Chiwetel Ejiofor as Luke; Julianne Moore as Julian; Michael Caine as Jasper; Pam Ferris as Miriam.
What is Children of Men rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Children of Men?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15004.

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