Children of Men
2006 | 109 min | Science Fiction, Thriller, Action
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92%) and audiences rate it highly (7.6/10), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.6/10 from 8K viewers
- AwardsSolid
1 win, 3 other nominations — nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay; nominated for Academy Award for Best Cinematography
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$71 million worldwide on a $76 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón
- Clive OwenTheo Faron
- Clare-Hope AshiteyKee
- Chiwetel EjioforLuke
- Julianne MooreJulian
- Michael CaineJasper
- Pam FerrisMiriam
- Charlie HunnamPatric
- Danny HustonNigel
- Peter MullanSyd
- Oana PelleaMarichka