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Children of Men

2006Movie1 h 49 minR

Thriller
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic848.4Rotten Tomatoes92%85%

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak sci-fi movie about the future and politics, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

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

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.

Feels like

  • Dystopian Thriller
  • Visually Stunning Long-Takes
  • Societal Collapse
  • Grim Hope
  • Political Allegory
  • Immersive Sound Design
  • Reluctant Hero Journey
  • Cinematic Masterpiece
  • Existential Dread

Cast

24 of 60

Crew

Directed by
Alfonso Cuarón
Written by
Alfonso Cuarón, Mark Fergus, David Arata
Produced by
Eric Newman, Marc Abraham, Iain Smith
Music by
John Tavener

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Facts

September 22, 2006 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
September 22, 2006
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Thriller, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$76 million
Box office
$71 million
Available in
85 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane, One-Woman Wail, Police State +9

  • Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane
  • One-Woman Wail
  • Police State
  • Trauma Conga Line
  • Suicide Pill
  • Commonality Connection
  • Who Names Their Kid "Dude"?
  • Dying Race
  • The Fundamentalist
  • No, Except Yes
  • "Facing the Bullets" One-Liner
  • World Half Empty

12 of 186 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Children of Men?"

Questions about Children of Men

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Children of Men?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Children of Men from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It streams in 63 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Children of Men worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 84).

Will I feel good after watching Children of Men?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 4 for hopefulness.

Was Children of Men a box office flop?

Budget$76 million
Box office$71 million

Yes: it cost about $76 million to make and earned $71 million worldwide, 93% of its budget.

What tropes does Children of Men use?

Maybe Magic, Maybe MundaneOne-Woman WailPolice StateTrauma Conga LineSuicide PillCommonality ConnectionWho Names Their Kid "Dude"?Dying RaceThe FundamentalistNo, Except Yes"Facing the Bullets" One-LinerWorld Half Emptyand 174 more

TV Tropes lists 186 tropes for it, including Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane, One-Woman Wail, and Police State.