Children of Men
“The year 2027: the last days of the human race. No child has been born for 18 years. He must protect our only hope.”
Synopsis
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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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 29, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$76M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$70.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.93x
-$5.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfonso Cuarón
- Screenplay & Story
- Timothy J. Sexton, David Arata, Alfonso Cuarón, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby
- Original Score
- John Tavener
- Original Title
- Children of Men
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $76M
- Worldwide Gross
- $70.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Strike Entertainment, Hit & Run Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfonso Cuarón
Timothy J. Sexton, David Arata, Alfonso Cuarón, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, P. D. James
John Tavener
Peter Hannan, Emmanuel Lubezki
Alex Rodríguez, Alfonso Cuarón
Iain Smith, Hilary Shor, Tony Smith, Armyan Bernstein, Pablo Casacuberta
Department Leadership Roster
Frazer Churchill
Visual Effects Supervisor
Timothy J. Sexton
Screenplay
Iain Smith
Producer
Hilary Shor
Producer
Tony Smith
Producer
Emmanuel Lubezki
Director of Photography
David Arata
Screenplay
Alfonso Cuarón
Director
Alex Rodríguez
Editor
Pablo Casacuberta
Producer
Alfonso Cuarón
Screenplay
Eric Newman
Producer
Alfonso Cuarón
Editor
Marc Abraham
Producer
John Tavener
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Children of Men 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.
Who directed Children of Men?
Children of Men was directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
Who stars in Children of Men?
The principal cast of Children of Men includes Clive Owen, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine.
When was Children of Men released and how long is it?
Children of Men was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Children of Men?
Children of Men had a reported production budget of $76M and grossed $70.6M at the worldwide box office (0.93 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Children of Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Children of Men was composed by John Tavener.
Is Children of Men based on a book or true story?
Children of Men is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "P. D. James".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Children of Men?
Children of Men holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).