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Children of Men
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón. With Clive Owen, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Chiwetel Ejiofor.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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, wh…
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Release snapshot for Children of Men.
MoviHero lists September 22, 2006 as the release date for Children of Men. Alfonso Cuarón is the listed director. The listed cast includes Clive Owen as Theo Faron, Clare-Hope Ashitey as Kee, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Luke, Julianne Moore as Julian. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 22, 2006
GenresScience Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime1h 49m
DirectorAlfonso Cuarón
CastClive Owen as Theo Faron, Clare-Hope Ashitey as Kee, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Luke, Julianne Moore as Julian
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Children of Men runs 1h 49m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 8,270 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Cuaron's masterpiece so far (including Gravity, which was gravely miscast).”
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“A strong premise and great cast prompted my interest, but the movie falls short of its promise.”
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“Thought provoking piece of art !! CHILDREN OF MEN....How a baby's cry can make the whole world stop, the bullets stop flying in a war…”
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“One of the bleakest, most magnificently crafted films of all time.”
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“With a society almost entirely devoid of children, the worst news descends as the world's youngest person - merely eighteen - is murdered.”
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“Baby's got Theo's eyes.”
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