"Children of Men" is a 2006 dystopian action thriller film directed and co-written by Alfonso Cuarón, based on P.D. James' 1992 novel. The film is set in 2027, where two decades of human infertility have brought society to the brink of collapse. The story follows Theo Faron (Clive Owen) as he tries to help a pregnant refugee, Kee (Clare-Hope Ashitey), escape the chaos. The film explores themes of hope, faith, and the potential for redemption in a bleak future. It was released in the UK on September 22, 2006, and in the US on December 25, 2006.
- Alfonso Cuarón - Director, Screenplay, Editing
- Clive Owen as Thelonius "Theo" Faron
- Clare-Hope Ashitey as Kee
- Julianne Moore as Julian Taylor
- Michael Caine as Jasper Palmer
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Luke
- Charlie Hunnam as Patric
- Pam Ferris as Miriam
- Peter Mullan as Syd
"Children of Men" received critical acclaim for its cinematography, direction, and thematic depth. It holds a 92% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, with an 85% audience score. On Metacritic, the film has a score of 84, indicating "universal acclaim". Despite its critical success, "Children of Men" was not a major box office hit. It grossed $69,612,678 worldwide, with $35,552,383 in the United States. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Film Editing. It won Best Cinematography and Best Production Design at the BAFTA Awards, and Best Science Fiction Film at the Saturn Awards.
