Children of Men
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.
Critics Sentiment
British soldiers and Fishes stop fighting upon seeing baby
Theo discovers Luke orchestrated Julian's murder and escape
The film rises dramatically from Luke's predictable betrayal to the transcendent moment when the baby's presence stops warfare.
Children of Men builds steadily from its acclaimed dystopian world-building through increasingly powerful emotional beats. The film peaks with its stunning final act, particularly the awe-inspiring sequence where new life temporarily halts violence, creating what critics called a masterpiece of cinema.
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Clive Owen
Theo Faron
Clare-Hope Ashitey
Kee
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Luke
Julianne Moore
Julian
Michael Caine
Jasper
Pam Ferris
Miriam
Charlie Hunnam
Patric
Danny Huston
Nigel
Peter Mullan
Syd
Oana Pellea
Marichka
Jacek Koman
Tomasz
Phaldut Sharma
Ian
Juan Gabriel Yacuzzi
Baby Diego
Mishal Husain
Newsreader
Rob Curling
Newsreader
Maria McErlane
Shirley
Michael Haughey
Mr. Griffiths
Miriam Karlin
Caged German Grandmother
Philippa Urquhart
Janice
Tehmina Sunny
Zara
Crew
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