Children of Men

Children of Men

2006 · 109 min · EN · R · 7.6 (7,862 votes)
Dir. Alfonso Cuarón · Starring Clive Owen, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, Pam Ferris · Music John Tavener

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

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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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This is a relentlessly bleak and urgent journey through a collapsing world. It feels immediate and visceral, a masterclass in tension and dread. The atmosphere is suffocatingly real, punctuated by moments of raw, desperate hope. It's a profoundly impactful and emotionally draining experience, leaving a lasting impression of humanity's fragility.

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