Children of Men

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Children of Men

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2006

1h 49m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

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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.

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Critics Consensus

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.

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Christopher Orr

The Atlantic

Children of Men founders in its latter moments -- not a lot, but enough. Its failure is less one of plot than of something deeper, a composing idea to undergird the plot.

Apr 1, 2015

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Ryan Gilbey

New Statesman

A film that has much to recommend it, not least the proof it offers, as if any more were needed, that Alfonso Cuarón is one of the most visually inspired directors working today.

Apr 1, 2015

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

Alfonso Cuaron stages some terrific set-pieces, and the production designers deserve credit for making London in 2027 look like the grunge capital of the world, ie, like now, only more so. One small problem: I didn't believe any of it.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 1, 2015

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Jack Walters

Loud and Clear Reviews

"Children of Men is a terrifying, exhilarating, and sickening portrait of the darkest corners of humanity, but one that inspires hope all the same."

Rated: 5/5

Aug 27, 2025

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Sharai Bohannon

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It's got great cinematography, acting, etc. However, it's very murky regarding race and gender and so many bits could be trimmed to make it less of a chore.

Rated: 3/5

May 23, 2025

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Children of Men is an achingly, almost dreamily optimistic film in the face of such brutally cynical conditions, offering a humanist message that neutralizes political debate.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 12, 2022

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Tod H.

Entertaining and compelling. Rich in details with one of the great one shots in cinema. Weak and unsatisfying ending for an otherwise complex and creative film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/11/25

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rex w

A sophisticated gem, with an intelligent original script. This was the best picture in 2006, but strangely, it got overlook during the award season.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/07/25

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Indriði V

Do you remember the Denzel film about no bible left in the world? What a dumbass ide. This is similar. No babies left in the world ???? What an incredible stupid ide. The street fighting scenes are great though.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/03/25

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DAVID W

It begins with some promise but as it progresses just becomes a gore fest with a confusing plot line. It lacks a coherent rationale. Why did women stop having babies? The backlash against immigrants is perceptive but taken to extremes. Not only that but the characters are the weakest part of the film. More caricatures than believable people.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/01/25

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Daniel M.

This movie is amazing, and we are not so far away from part of the plot in the film, there is so much hate in the world all around but hope lays in that people are much more than a government.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/25/25

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Sean O

I will never understand why this movie didn’t get any Oscar attention. I still remember seeing it in the theater and I won’t give it away but about 3/4 of the way features one of the most powerful scenes ever captured for cinema. I can and will speak for everyone in the theater that not a single one of us was breathing for a solid minute or two. For anyone living in the States in 2025, it is also more poignant now than it was in 2006. Ironically the movie takes place in 2027. Just rewatched it again and it’s as great as I remembered. Also possibly Clive Owen’s best performance to be honest. And I’m a fan of his.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/25

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Producer: Marc Abraham, Eric Newman, Hilary Shor, Iain Smith, Tony Smith
Screenwriter: Alfonso Cuarón, David Arata, Timothy J. Sexton, Hawk Ostby, Mark Fergus
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Beacon Communications
Rating: R (Language|Brief Nudity|Some Drug Use|Strong Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2006, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.3M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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