Children of Men

2006, Sci-fi/Mystery & thriller, 1h 49m

256 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Children of Men works on every level: as a violent chase thriller, a fantastical cautionary tale, and a sophisticated human drama about societies struggling to live. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

When infertility threatens mankind with extinction and the last child born has perished, a disillusioned bureaucrat (Clive Owen) becomes the unlikely champion in the fight for the survival of Earth's population; He must face down his own demons and protect the planet's last remaining hope from danger.

Cast & Crew

Clive Owen
Theo
Julianne Moore
Julian
Michael Caine
Jasper
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Luke
Charlie Hunnam
Patric
Danny Huston
Nigel
Clare-Hope Ashitey
Kee
Peter Mullan
Syd
Pam Ferris
Miriam
Maria McErlane
Shirley
Michael Haughey
Mr. Griffiths
Paul Sharma
Ian
Philippa Urquhart
Janice
Oana Pellea
Marichka
Ed Westwick
Alex
Alfonso Cuarón
Director
Alfonso Cuarón
Writer
David Arata
Writer
Timothy J. Sexton
Writer
Hawk Ostby
Writer
Mark Fergus
Writer
Marc Abraham
Producer
Eric Newman
Producer
Hilary Shor
Producer
Iain Smith
Producer
Thomas A. Bliss
Executive Producer
Armyan Bernstein
Executive Producer
Emmanuel Lubezki
Cinematography
Alex Rodríguez
Film Editing
Lucinda Syson
Casting
Jim Clay
Production Design
Geoffrey Kirkland
Production Design
Ray Chan
Art Director
Paul Inglis
Art Director
Jennifer Williams
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Full Review… Christopher Orr The Atlantic Full Review… Ryan Gilbey New Statesman Full Review… Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) Full Review… Nigel Andrews Financial Times Full Review… Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) Full Review… Jim Schembri The Age (Australia) Full Review… Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Full Review… Graeme Tuckett Stuff.co.nz Full Review… Jason Adams My New Plaid Pants Full Review… Fico Cangiano CineXpress Podcast Full Review… David Walsh World Socialist Web Site Full Review… Mike Massie Gone With The Twins
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Audience Reviews for Children of Men

  • Jan 29, 2016
    Another movie that can never get enough praise, It works on so many levels and has something for most people, It's very violent, Very realistic, Very moving, Brilliantly acted by a strong cast, The camera work was incredible, With some fantastic single shot scenes and a fantastic ending, If you don't like this movie then I'm afraid you don't know what true cinema is.
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  • Sep 28, 2015
    If you are a fan of filmmaking and world-building sci-fi then Children of Men is a must-see for the production values (reminiscent of Brazil in that respect). It looks like a lot of work went into the sets and there are so many extras; it is quite a spectacular, cinematic experience.
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  • Jul 22, 2015
    A modern masterpiece worthy of anyone's attention for a strikingly long list of reasons. The thumbnail for the trailer alone alludes to Clive Owen's incredible performance. Some minor flaws and debatable design choices do not hamper what I would consider to be a must watch. It is almost criminal the film lost so much money at the box office.
    Paris S Super Reviewer
  • Jun 16, 2015
    Every aspect of this film would at least be good. The story was interesting, the execution was great, the acting was utterly convincing. Adding up all the good parts, as in considering it from one aspect to another, makes this a good film, but seeing it as a whole, as in looking at it as one complete artwork and not dividing it into its parts, makes it even better.
    Maymay A Super Reviewer
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