IMDb >
Children of Men (2006)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsChildren of Men (2006) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 47 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 13) |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
5 January 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
No children. No future. No hope. morePlot:
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. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 20 wins & 24 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(26 articles)
Rt Interview: Director Carlos Cuaron on Rudo and Cursi (From Rotten Tomatoes. 26 June 2009, 2:41 AM, PDT)
Eli Roth: Fun in the Cotton Belt
(From Fangoria. 3 June 2009, 6:03 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
Highlights of the movie moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Juan Gabriel Yacuzzi | ... | Baby Diego (as Juan Yacuzzi) | |
| Mishal Husain | ... | Newsreader | |
| Rob Curling | ... | Newsreader | |
| Jon Chevalier | ... | Café Customer | |
| Rita Davies | ... | Café Customer | |
| Kim Fenton | ... | Café Customer | |
| Chris Gilbert | ... | Café Customer | |
| Phoebe Hawthorne | ... | Café Customer | |
| Rebecca Howard | ... | Café Customer | |
| Atalanta White | ... | Café Customer (as Atlanta White) | |
| Laurence Woodbridge | ... | Café Customer | |
| Clive Owen | ... | Theo Faron | |
| Maria McErlane | ... | Shirley | |
| Michael Haughey | ... | Mr. Griffiths | |
| Paul Sharma | ... | Ian |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence, language, some drug use and brief nudity.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
109 minColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Ireland:15A | UK:15 | Netherlands:16 | France:U | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Portugal:M/16 | Australia:MA | Finland:K-15 | Germany:16 | Singapore:NC-16 | Canada:14A (Ontario) | USA:R (certificate #42838) | New Zealand:R16 | Hungary:16 | Norway:15 | South Korea:15 | Malaysia:18PL (DVD) | Brazil:16 | Sweden:15 | India:A | Spain:13 | South Africa:16LVFun Stuff
Trivia:
Alfonso Cuarón said in one interview that he wanted to shoot this film like La battaglia di Algeri (1966) rather than Blade Runner (1982), almost like a documentary about something that happened back in 2024. moreGoofs:
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. moreQuotes:
[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.
more
Soundtrack:
Sleepy Shores moreFAQ
How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?Is the combat scene a single take?
What is the name of the music track Jasper plays with a lot of screaming?
more
more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Children of Men (2006) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| V for Vendetta | Rambo | Watchmen | Blade Runner | Doomsday |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb top 250 movies | IMDb Adventure section |
| IMDb Japan section | Add this title to MyMovies |

















OK, I only got through the first 3 pages of comments but let me add my own.
1) Fantastic cinematography. Some like hand-held, some don't. It certainly worked very well here.
2) Related to (1), very long shots. There is one scene where the camera lens has blood splats on it for quite a few minutes. Hollywood would get rid of it, but for this movie it adds amazingly to the atmosphere that is being created.
3) Like "Code46" the technology is in the background. Just the way it should be, allowing us to focus on the story.
4) Theo as the central character NEVER picks up a gun, despite them being all over the place and easily available. As a viewer you are almost willing him to do so, to manage some of his challenges - but very deliberately the character does not.
5) I've read separately that yes this is a comment on current society. Being an Australian, with our controversial immigration laws and practices, that rings true.
6) Similar to (5), using the term "Homeland Security" in the movie is an obvious reference.
7) The revolutionaries/terrorists/fishes are shown to be just as political and militant as the government they oppose.
There are more, but that is enough. Overall a wonderful movie which leaves me thinking for a long time, which is all I ask.
Cheers!
Anton.