Children of Men 2006
“The year 2027: the last days of the human race. No child has been born for 18 years. He must protect our only hope.”
What is Children of Men?
"Children of Men" is a dystopian film set in a world where humans can no longer reproduce. The story takes place in a chaotic society where the inability to procreate has significant consequences.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 22, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, Strike Entertainment, Hit & Run Productions
- Budget
- $76,000,000
- Revenue
- $70,595,464
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Thriller, Action
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Overview
"Children of Men" is a dystopian film set in a world where humans can no longer reproduce. The story takes place in a chaotic society where the inability to procreate has significant consequences. A former activist is involved in helping to transport a woman who is pregnant, a miraculous occurrence in this barren world. The goal of the transport is to reach a sanctuary at sea, where the woman's child may be crucial to the future of humanity. Scientists are likely to be involved in the endeavor, as the birth of the child could potentially help them save the future of humankind. The film explores the themes of a world without children and the desperation that arises from it.
Should you watch it?
“In a sterile 2027, a former activist protects a miraculously pregnant woman to save humanity.”
- compelling dystopian premise
- high-stakes narrative tension
- depicts a chaotic and grim world
Watch it if you enjoy gritty science fiction thrillers about high-stakes survival.
The film contains intense action and depicts a grim, chaotic world.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the film set?
The film is set in the year 2027.
What is the central premise?
Humans can no longer procreate, and a former activist agrees to transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film includes science fiction, thriller, and action elements.
What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
When was the film released in the US?
It was released on 12/25/2006.