Children of Men

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  • Opened December 25, 2006 
  • 1 hr 49 min
  • R | strong violence, language, some drug use and brief nudity

  • Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 16+. More on child suitability

  • When infertility threatens mankind with extinction and the last child born has perished, a disillusioned bureaucrat, named Theo Faron (Clive Owen), becomes an unlikely champion in the fight for Earth's survival. He must confront his own demons and protect the planet's last remaining hope from danger. Based on the novel by P.D. James. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Claire-Hope Ashitey
  • Director: Alfonso Cuarón
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller

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San Francisco Chronicle
| Peter Hartlaub

Children of Men is Cuarón's run for freedom, with a riveting story, fantastic action scenes and acting so universally solid that even the dogs perform masterfully under his direction. Read full review

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Boston Globe
| Wesley Morris

This is an extraordinary artistic breakthrough from a Mexican director who was already fearlessly good to begin with. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

The performances are crucial, because all of these characters have so completely internalized their world that they make it palpable, and themselves utterly convincing. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly
| Lisa Schwarzbaum

It's a work of art that deserves a space cleared for its angry, nervous beauty. Read full review

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Clive Owen as Theo in "Children of Men."