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.
Where to watch Children of Men in United States
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Where is Children of Men streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | AMC Channels Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Children of Men
Children of Men is a 2006 English-language science fiction, thriller and action film directed by Alfonso Cuarón. The cast is led by Clive Owen, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Chiwetel Ejiofor. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 7900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Children of Men was produced by Universal Pictures, Strike Entertainment, and Hit & Run Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on September 22, 2006, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $76 million, it went on to gross $71 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alfonso Cuarón
- Writers
- David Arata, Alfonso Cuarón, Timothy J. Sexton
- Release date
- September 22, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $76 million
- Box office
- $71 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Strike Entertainment, Hit & Run Productions
Children of Men cast & crew
Children of Men was directed by Alfonso Cuarón and written by David Arata, Alfonso Cuarón, and Timothy J. Sexton.
The cast features Clive Owen as Theo Faron, Clare-Hope Ashitey as Kee, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Luke, Julianne Moore as Julian, Michael Caine as Jasper, and Pam Ferris as Miriam.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Tavener, cinematography is by Emmanuel Lubezki, and it was produced by Marc Abraham and Iain Smith.
Is Children of Men worth watching?
Children of Men holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 7,880 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, thriller, and action, Children of Men is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Children of Men
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Cast of Children of Men
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
Children of Men — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Children of Men in United States?
Children of Men is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Children of Men in?
Children of Men is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Children of Men?
Children of Men runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Children of Men rated?
Children of Men is rated R. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 7,880 ratings.
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