@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
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."
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.
Quick Stats
7.6
TMDB Rating
7,971
Votes
1h 49m
Runtime
$76.0M
Budget
$70.6M
Box Office
93%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorPark Chan-wook
WriterYorgos Lanthimos
CinematographyAri Aster
ComposerDenis Villeneuve
EditorLuca Guadagnino
Produced by
Universal PicturesStrike EntertainmentHit & Run Productions
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Zendaya Portman
Solomon
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Michael Hardy
Iris
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Viola Ronan
The Colonel
D
Daniel Isaac
The Stranger
F
Frances Blanchett
Detective Hale
K
Keanu Ali
Elena
N
Natalie Pugh
The Editor
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Tom Driver
Jude
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Saoirse Swinton
Anna
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Oscar Phoenix
The Projectionist
