Children of Men
Children of Men

Children of Men

2006Movie109 minEnglish

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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IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic84/100
Google Users87%
Director: Alfonso CuarónGenres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future where humanity faces extinction due to widespread infertility, a disillusioned bureaucrat must protect a miraculously pregnant woman. He embarks on a perilous journey through a society on the brink of collapse, facing governmental oppression and a desperate fight for survival. The fate of the world rests on their ability to reach a sanctuary.

Critical Reception

Children of Men was widely acclaimed by critics for its stunning visual style, direction, and thought-provoking themes. It is often cited as one of the best science fiction films of the 21st century, praised for its gritty realism and its prescient social commentary on immigration, environmental collapse, and political turmoil.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and masterfully directed with long, immersive takes.
  • A gripping and relevant dystopian thriller with powerful social commentary.
  • Features exceptional performances, particularly from Clive Owen and Julianne Moore.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's intense atmosphere, groundbreaking cinematography, and its compelling, timely narrative. Many viewers were impressed by the realistic portrayal of a bleak future and the emotional depth of the characters' struggle for hope.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Academy Awards (Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score) and won numerous other awards, including BAFTAs for Best Cinematography and Production Design.

Fun Fact

The film famously features several incredibly long, complex tracking shots, one of which lasts for over four minutes and depicts a chaotic battle sequence without any visible cuts.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

With a society almost entirely devoid of children, the worst news descends as the world's youngest person - merely eighteen - is murdered. Mankind is looking extinction in the face unless a group of anti-establishment folks led by "Julian" ...
James

James

One of the bleakest, most magnificently crafted films of all time. The dialogue is one-of-a-kind in actually capturing realism.
Shreyance Parakh

Shreyance Parakh

**Thought provoking piece of art !!** **CHILDREN OF MEN**....How a baby's cry can make the whole world stop, the bullets stop flying in a war, people forget all their pain, the only thing that matters is how to make that precious gift of...
talisencrw

talisencrw

Cuaron's masterpiece so far (including Gravity, which was gravely miscast). This film is: a) easily the best film of the decade of the 2000's; b) the finest dystopia film since 'A Clockwork Orange' and probably the best sci-fi since '2001: ...
lkredhat

lkredhat

A strong premise and great cast prompted my interest, but the movie falls short of its promise. Clive Owens gives a great performance and a few of the scenes are remarkably memorable and resonant. However, there are very long stretches wher...