Children of Men

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🔴 75/100
Total warning time: 4m 41s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (8s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:45:22 - 00:45:30] Brief scene with partial nudity in a fertility clinic.
Drug Use: 🟡 60/100 (50s)
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:12:15 - 00:12:45] Characters shown smoking marijuana.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:05:10 - 01:05:30] Character injects drugs intravenously.
Violence: 🔴 85/100 (3m 30s)
  • 🔴 80/100 [00:20:05 - 00:20:30] Sudden and graphic shooting in a café.
  • 🔴 90/100 [01:15:20 - 01:18:00] Intense and prolonged battle scene with gunfire, explosions, and blood.
  • 🔴 85/100 [01:30:45 - 01:31:10] Graphic depiction of a character's death with blood.
Strong Language: 🟡 50/100 (13s)
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:08:12 - 00:08:15] Use of the word 'f***'.
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:35:40 - 00:35:45] Multiple uses of 's***' and 'b******'.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:22:30 - 01:22:35] Use of the word 'c***'.
Children of Men
Year: 2006
Certificate: A
Runtime: 109 min
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
IMDB: 7.9
Meta Score: 84
Votes: 465113
Gross: 35,552,383
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Stars: Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Caine
Overview: In 2027, in a chaotic world in which women have become somehow infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the premise of 'Children of Men' (2006)?
A: 'Children of Men' is set in a dystopian future where humanity has become infertile, and no children have been born for 18 years. The story follows Theo Faron (Clive Owen), who is tasked with protecting Kee, the first pregnant woman in decades, and helping her reach a safe haven where her child could represent hope for humanity.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Children of Men'?
A: The film stars Clive Owen as Theo Faron, Julianne Moore as Julian Taylor, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Luke, and Michael Caine as Jasper Palmer. Each plays a crucial role in the story's unfolding events.
Q: What themes are explored in 'Children of Men'?
A: The movie explores themes of hope, despair, immigration, authoritarianism, and the fragility of human civilization. It also delves into the ethical and moral dilemmas surrounding the potential extinction of humanity.
Q: Who directed 'Children of Men'?
A: The film was directed by Alfonso Cuarón, who is also known for directing other critically acclaimed films like 'Gravity' (2013) and 'Roma' (2018).
Q: Why is 'Children of Men' considered visually distinctive?
A: The film is renowned for its long, uninterrupted tracking shots, particularly in action sequences, which create an immersive and intense viewing experience. The cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki enhances the gritty, realistic feel of the dystopian world.