Children of Men

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Overview

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.

Media

Children of Men Official Trailer #1 - Julianne Moore, Clive Owen Movie (2006) HD

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Director:

Alfonso Cuarón

Writer:

David Arata, Alfonso Cuarón, Timothy J. Sexton, P. D. James, Hawk Ostby, Mark Fergus

Release Date:

2006-09-22

Run Time:

109m

Tagline:

The year 2027: the last days of the human race. No child has been born for 18 years. He must protect our only hope.

Genres:

Action Science Fiction Thriller

Keywords:

alcoholic based on novel or book bombing chaos dystopia dystopian england faith future government hippie psychological thriller rebel soldiers survival violence

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 76,000,000.00$

Revenue: 70,595,464.00$

Vote Average: 7.6/10

Vote Count: 7826 Votes

Movie Popularity: 6.6037

Spoken Languages: English

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- 02 May 2026 at 5:11 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 10/10 THE SUMMARY The year is 2027, and humanity has become pained and sterile—no child has been born in eighteen years. As the world collapses into chaos and religious extremism, the United Kingdom remains a pained, fortress-like police state. Theo Faron (Clive Owen), a cynical former activist, is recruited by his ex-wife to escort a young woman named Kee (Clare-Hope Ashitey) to safety. When Theo discovers Kee is miraculously pregnant, the mission becomes a visceral race across a war-torn landscape to reach a pained, mythical sanctuary known as the Human Project. It’s a gritty, masterfully shot odyssey about the survival of hope in a world that has already given up. THE PROS This isn't just a movie; it’s an epic piece of sensory filmmaking that earns its 10/10 with every frame. Alfonso Cuarón and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki created a visceral, "anti-Blade Runner" aesthetic that feels entirely honest and lived-in. The legendary long takes—including a pained, single-shot car ambush and a terrifying journey through a refugee camp—are a total highlight, making you feel like a pained witness to the carnage rather than just a spectator. Clive Owen gives a sincere, weary performance as a man who never even picks up a gun, grounding the epic stakes in a pained human reality. It’s a fair shout for the most technically impressive and emotionally visceral sci-fi of the 21st century. THE CONS Giving it a 10 means the "cons" are more about personal taste than actual flaws. Some might find the pained, unrelenting bleakness a bit of a slog, as the film offers very few moments of respite from the grit. The lack of an honest explanation for the global infertility might be a head-scratcher for those who prefer their sci-fi with heavy exposition, though Cuarón’s choice to keep it a mystery makes the pained atmosphere feel more visceral. While the ending is epic, it remains pained and ambiguous, which could be a fair shout for frustration if you're looking for a neatly wrapped-up conclusion. THE VERDICT 10/10. An epic, visceral, and pained masterpiece that defines "must-see" cinema. It’s an honest 10 that stays with you long after the pained, final credits roll. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • During the famous pained bus-and-battle sequence, a spray of fake blood accidentally hit the camera lens; director Alfonso Cuarón shouted "Stop!" but the visceral noise of the explosions meant the crew didn't hear him, so they kept filming—resulting in one of the most honest and iconic shots in cinema history.• To keep the world feeling sincere and grounded, every single shot in the film reportedly contains an animal—usually a dog—as a pained reminder of the biological world continuing while humanity fades away.• Michael Caine based his pained, hippie-activist character, Jasper, on his real-life friend John Lennon, even mimicking Lennon’s pained nasal voice and specific body language to give the character an honest, vintage edge. THE VIBE Like a prayer whispered in a riot. It smells of wet concrete, woodsmoke, and the metallic tang of a cold morning by the sea.

Videos

Children of Men Official Trailer #1 - Julianne Moore, Clive Owen Movie (2006) HD

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Clare-Hope Ashitey

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 2 May 2026 at 6:11 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 10/10
THE SUMMARY
The year is 2027, and humanity has become pained and sterile—no child has been born in eighteen years. As the world collapses into chaos and religious extremism, the United Kingdom remains a pained, fortress-like police state. Theo Faron (Clive Owen), a cynical former activist, is recruited by his ex-wife to escort a young woman named Kee (Clare-Hope Ashitey) to safety. When Theo discovers Kee is miraculously pregnant, the mission becomes a visceral race across a war-torn landscape to reach a pained, mythical sanctuary known as the Human Project. It’s a gritty, masterfully shot odyssey about the survival of hope in a world that has already given up.
THE PROS
This isn’t just a movie; it’s an epic piece of sensory filmmaking that earns its 10/10 with every frame. Alfonso Cuarón and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki created a visceral, “anti-Blade Runner” aesthetic that feels entirely honest and lived-in. The legendary long takes—including a pained, single-shot car ambush and a terrifying journey through a refugee camp—are a total highlight, making you feel like a pained witness to the carnage rather than just a spectator. Clive Owen gives a sincere, weary performance as a man who never even picks up a gun, grounding the epic stakes in a pained human reality. It’s a fair shout for the most technically impressive and emotionally visceral sci-fi of the 21st century.
THE CONS
Giving it a 10 means the “cons” are more about personal taste than actual flaws. Some might find the pained, unrelenting bleakness a bit of a slog, as the film offers very few moments of respite from the grit. The lack of an honest explanation for the global infertility might be a head-scratcher for those who prefer their sci-fi with heavy exposition, though Cuarón’s choice to keep it a mystery makes the pained atmosphere feel more visceral. While the ending is epic, it remains pained and ambiguous, which could be a fair shout for frustration if you’re looking for a neatly wrapped-up conclusion.
THE VERDICT
10/10. An epic, visceral, and pained masterpiece that defines “must-see” cinema. It’s an honest 10 that stays with you long after the pained, final credits roll.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• During the famous pained bus-and-battle sequence, a spray of fake blood accidentally hit the camera lens; director Alfonso Cuarón shouted “Stop!” but the visceral noise of the explosions meant the crew didn’t hear him, so they kept filming—resulting in one of the most honest and iconic shots in cinema history.
• To keep the world feeling sincere and grounded, every single shot in the film reportedly contains an animal—usually a dog—as a pained reminder of the biological world continuing while humanity fades away.
• Michael Caine based his pained, hippie-activist character, Jasper, on his real-life friend John Lennon, even mimicking Lennon’s pained nasal voice and specific body language to give the character an honest, vintage edge.
THE VIBE
Like a prayer whispered in a riot. It smells of wet concrete, woodsmoke, and the metallic tang of a cold morning by the sea.

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