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Children of Men (2006)
8.0
Ratings: 8.0/10 from 207,708 users
Metascore:
84/100
Reviews: 1,126 user | 333 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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Juan Gabriel Yacuzzi | ... |
Baby Diego
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Mishal Husain | ... | |
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Rob Curling | ... | |
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Jon Chevalier | ... | |
| Julianne Moore | ... | ||
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Rita Davies | ... | |
| Charlie Hunnam | ... | ||
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Kim Fenton | ... | |
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Chris Gilbert | ... | |
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Phoebe Hawthorne | ... | |
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Rebecca Howard | ... | |
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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
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He must protect our only hope. 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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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 »
Arranged by Percy Fletcher
Performed by The Band of the Scots Guard
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After seeing Charlie Hunnam's performance in Cold Mountain, Alfonso Cuarón called him up and offered him the role of Patric. 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.
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
"Spirit of Pageantry"Arranged by Percy Fletcher
Performed by The Band of the Scots Guard
Grateful thanks to The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment See more »
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