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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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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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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 »

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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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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Dolby Digital  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Special effects house Double Negative created a composite shot of Theo's approach to the Ark of the Arts by pasting a bridge over the M3 roadway in Surrey in front of the Battersea Power Station. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: In the climactic 6-minute battle shot, just before Theo enters the hallway where he finds Kee, the camera is briefly visible in the reflection of a window. 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 Dream House (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Life in a Glass House"
Composed by Thom Yorke (as Thomas Yorke), Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien (as Edward O'Brien),
Phil Selway (as Philip Selway) and Jonny Greenwood (as Jonathan Greenwood)
Performed by Radiohead
(c) Warner/Chappell Music Limited
By kind permission of Warner/Chappell Music Limited
Licensed courtesy of EMI Records Ltd See more »