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Children of Men (2006)

R  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:
Clive Owen ...
Juan Gabriel Yacuzzi Juan Gabriel Yacuzzi ...
Baby Diego (as Juan Yacuzzi)
Michael Caine ...
Mishal Husain Mishal Husain ...
Rob Curling Rob Curling ...
Chiwetel Ejiofor ...
Jon Chevalier Jon Chevalier ...
Julianne Moore ...
Rita Davies Rita Davies ...
Charlie Hunnam ...
Kim Fenton Kim Fenton ...
Danny Huston ...
Chris Gilbert Chris Gilbert ...
Phoebe Hawthorne Phoebe Hawthorne ...
Rebecca Howard Rebecca Howard ...
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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 | England | Chaos | Survival  | See more »

Taglines:

No children. No future. No hope. 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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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Dolby Digital  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

When Theo is walking down the ramp on Battersea Power Station, a stenciled image of two policemen kissing can be seen on a wall. The image was created by "Banksy", a British "guerilla artist" who specializes in that kind of work. Other Banksy works appear in the film, including a stenciled image of a child looking down a shop. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Theo has agreed to help the Fishes by getting transit papers for Kee and follows an agent to what turns out to be a meeting with Julian on a Double Decker Bus, the bus he chases and presumably boards is a thinly disguised MCW Metrobus, dating from circa 1982, with characteristic boxy, old-fashioned appearance. However, when we cut to the bus interior, it is that of a Wrightbus Gemini model, dating from 2003 or later - this model is much curvier in shape than the Metrobus. Once Julian and Theo leave the bus, it passes by, and we see that it is indeed now the modern vehicle from which they have alighted, carrying the manufacturer's stylised 'W' moulding on the rear panel. 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

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Soundtracks

"Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima (1959-1961)"
Written by Krzysztof Penderecki
Performed by The National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Krzysztof Penderecki
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd
Licensed courtesy of EMI Records Ltd
Licensed courtesy of The National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra See more »