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Children of Men (2006)

15 109 min  -  Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi  -   5 January 2007 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Alfonso Cuarón

Writers:

Alfonso Cuarón (screenplay), Timothy J. Sexton (screenplay), and 4 more credits »
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Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 24 wins & 29 nominations See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Clive Owen ...
Juan Gabriel Yacuzzi Juan Gabriel Yacuzzi ...
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Michael Caine ...
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Chiwetel Ejiofor ...
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Storyline

The world's youngest citizen has just died at 18, and humankind is facing the likelihood of its own extinction. Set in and around a dystopian London fractious with violence and warring nationalistic sects, Children of Men follows the unexpected discovery of a lone pregnant woman and the desperate journey to deliver her to safety and restore faith for a future beyond those presently on Earth. Written by Production  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Future | Violence | Birth | England | Survival  | See more »

Taglines:

In 20 years, women are infertile. No children. No future. No hope. But all that can change in a heartbeat. See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, language, some drug use and brief nudity See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English | German | Italian | Romanian | Spanish | Arabic (one scene)

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Niños del hombre See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$76,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,284,254 (UK) (24 September 2006) (370 Screens)

Gross:

$68,327,768 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Dolby Digital  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Newspaper headlines throughout the film read: Raid nabs refugees' weapons cache, AFRICA DEVASTATED BY NUCLEAR FALL OUT, U.S. TROOPS FULL ATTACK, EXTREMIST EXPLOSION A RIGHT ROYAL RIP OFF: CHARLES SHOULD BE THRONE OUT, MILITIAS OCCUPY CINCINNATI, BOZEMAN & SPOKANE, CHAOS IN REFUGEE CAMPS, FERTILITY DRUG KILLS! SURGEON ARRESTED, HORMONE ATTACKS: VIOLENT REACTION, 100 Suicides: Nation in Denial, RUSSIA IN CRISIS: Massive migration, Police put mosques under surveillance, Gatherings are forbidden, BOMBING OF SAUDI PIPELINE DISRUPTS WORLD'S OIL SUPPLY (Photo by Janice Palmer), REFUGEES BLAMED FOR INCREASE IN TERROR ATTACKS (Thursday April 6th, 2018), SOUTH COAST TOWNS TURNED INTO REFUGEE CAMPS (Tuesday February 11, 2020), PM DENIES "TORTURE" OF BRITISH CITIZENS, ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE DISMISSED AS A SHAM, DIRTY BOMB DETONATED IN MUNICH (Report by Photojournalist Janice Palmer), England bans ALL immigration completely, 25% INFERTILITY RATE (21.12.2008), Two years since last baby born, NO BABY HOPE ADMIT SCIENTISTS, WAR AND FAMINE LEAD TO MASS MIGRATION, JANICE PALMER questions Britain's ethical response to the refugee situation, MASSIVE MIGRATION, CHANNEL TUNNEL CLOSED, All foreigners now ILLEGAL, Refugees mass on Europe, MI5 DENY INVOLVEMENT IN TORTURE OF PHOTOJOURNALIST (photo of Janice Palmer. Monday 16.7.2018). See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: After the attack on the Fiat Multipla (carrying Luke, Julian, Theo, Miriam, and Kee), when they stop for the police, just as Theo gets out, out his door you can momentarily see part of the framework for the elaborate roof camera rig. As the view crosses the door pillar it disappears; this is apparently used to transition to another shot. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Newsreader: Day 1,000 of the Siege of Seattle.
Newsreader: The Muslim community demands an end to the Army's occupation of mosques.
Newsreader: The Homeland Security bill is ratified. After eight years, British borders will remain closed. The deportation of illegal immigrants will continue. Good morning. Our lead story.
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Crazy Credits

At the very end, one can read "Shantih, Shantih, Shantih" with children
shouting and laughing on the soundtrack, which can be heard repeatedly
throughout the end credits. This is the last line of T.S. Eliot's 1922 poem
"The Wasteland." "Shantih" means "peace" in Hindi. See more »

Connections

Referenced in The Bet (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"Andante Assai from Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor Opus 63"
Composed by Sergei Prokofiev (as Serge Prokofieff)
Performed by Kyung-Wha Chung (as Kyung Wha Chung) & The London Symphony Orchestra
By permission of Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd
Courtesy of Decca Music Group Limited
Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd See more »