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Children of Men (2006) -- 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.
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Children of Men (2006) -- 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.

Overview

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Director:
Alfonso Cuarón
Writers (WGA):
Alfonso Cuarón (screenplay) &
Timothy J. Sexton (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
5 January 2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Adventure | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller more
Tagline:
No children. No future. No hope. more
Plot:
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 | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 20 wins & 24 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(108 articles)
‘The Orphanage’ Remake Loses Its Director
 (From Screen Rant. 20 November 2009, 2:22 PM, PST)
Dystopian Visions
 (From IFC. 18 November 2009, 7:11 PM, PST)
User Comments:
Highlights of the movie more (1056 total)
US TV Schedule:
Fri. Nov. 273:10 AMMAX   

Cast

  (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
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence, language, some drug use and brief nudity.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
109 min
Country:
Japan | UK | USA
Language:
English | German | Italian | Romanian | Spanish | Arabic
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS
Certification:
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:16LV
Filming Locations:
Admiralty Arch, The Mall, St. James's, London, England, UK more
Company:
Universal Pictures more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In an earlier version of the script, Jasper and Theo watch as Janice participates in a mass suicide organized by Quietus. Later on, Jasper lets himself get mauled by guard dogs in order to help Theo, Kee, and Miriam reach Bexhill. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the scene where Theo and Jasper smoke Strawberry Cough, the cat - despite being fast asleep every time it is in frame - changes its position between every cut. 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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Movie Connections:
References A Clockwork Orange (1971) more
Soundtrack:
Eternity's Sunrise more

FAQ

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Why does the blood on the camera disappear?
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User Comments

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421 out of 605 people found the following comment useful.
Highlights of the movie, 2 November 2006
9/10
Author: anton_lak from Australia

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.

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