Children of Men

Theatrical - Limited 2006-12-25

Cast Clive Owen Chiwetel Ejiofor Julianne Moore Michael Caine Pam Ferris
Directed by Alfonso Cuaron
Written by Alfonso Cuaron David Arata Mark Fergus Hawk Ostby

Box Office Gross: $70,595,464

Running Time: 109 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Universal Pictures, Strike Entertainment, Hit & Run Productions

Genres: Action Thriller

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7/10

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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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