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Children of Men (2006)
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Ratings: 8.0/10 from 219,412 users
Metascore:
84/100
Reviews: 1,127 user | 340 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com 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 |
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Nominated for 3 Oscars.
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Rita Davies | ... |
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Kim Fenton | ... |
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Chris Gilbert | ... |
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Phoebe Hawthorne | ... |
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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 SynopsisTaglines:
In 20 years, women are infertile. No children. No future. No hope. But all that can change in a heartbeat. See more »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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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)Company Credits
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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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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 »
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
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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.
See more »
Crazy Credits
At the very end, one can read "Shantih, Shantih, Shantih" with childrenshouting 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 »
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 »
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