Children of Men
2006
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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.
Key facts
Cast
Clive Owen, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, Pam Ferris, Charlie Hunnam, Danny Huston
Original language
English
First release
September 22, 2006 (United Kingdom)
Production companies
Strike Entertainment, Hit and Run Productions, Universal Pictures
Based on
The Children of Men
Awards
Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film
Setting
London
Filming locations
Buenos Aires, London, Pinewood Studios
Crew
Screenplay
Alfonso Cuarón, David Arata, Hawk Ostby, Mark Fergus, Timothy J. Sexton
Producer
Eric Newman, Hilary Shor, Iain Smith, Marc Abraham, Pablo Casacuberta, Tony Smith
Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki
Editing
Alex Rodríguez, Alfonso Cuarón
Music
John Tavener
Special makeup effects
Henrik Svensson, Shaune Harrison
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- EXTRA sci-fi festival Verona 2026
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Academy Awards 2007 academy_award
- Berlin International Film Festival 2007 generic
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2006 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2006 generic
Titles
| Original title | Children of Men | |
| Québec French title | Les Fils de l'homme |
Soundtracks
| CD | Children Of Men (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2006) | 4 releases, 2006-2007: Hip-O Records, Universal Music Group International, Universal Music Taiwan |
| CD | Fragments Of A Prayer (From The Motion Picture Children Of Men) - Georg Friedrich Händel, Gustav Mahler, John Tavener (2006) | 4 releases, 2006-2007: Varèse Sarabande |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | September 22, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | September 22, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | October 12, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | October 18, 2006 |
| Theatrical | France | October 18, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Australia | October 19, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Israel | October 19, 2006 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | October 19, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Russia | October 19, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Spain | October 20, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | October 20, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Greece | October 26, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | October 26, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | October 26, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Poland | October 27, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | November 3, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | November 8, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | November 9, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | November 9, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Germany | November 9, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Macedonia | November 9, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | November 9, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Austria | November 10, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | November 10, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | November 10, 2006 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | November 10, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Chile | November 16, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Croatia | November 16, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | November 16, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | November 17, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Italy | November 17, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Romania | November 17, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Japan | November 18, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | November 24, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | December 1, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Slovenia | December 7, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | December 8, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Norway | December 8, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | December 14, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Canada | December 25, 2006 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 25, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | December 29, 2006 |
| Theatrical | KW | December 30, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Finland | January 5, 2007 |
| Theatrical | United States | January 5, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | January 12, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Panama | January 12, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Ecuador | January 26, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 9, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | February 9, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Pakistan | February 18, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Egypt | April 4, 2007 |
| Television | Netherlands | January 10, 2009 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | September 22, 2016 |
| Streaming | India | October 31, 2018 |
| Streaming | Philippines | October 10, 2019 |
| Streaming | France | January 25, 2026 |
| Television | France | January 25, 2026 |
| Television | France | July 5, 2026 |
| Television | France | September 13, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Netherlands | May 24, 2007 |
| Home video | United Arab Emirates | July 29, 2009 |
| Home video | Indonesia | July 29, 2009 |
| Home video | Netherlands | July 10, 2013 |
| Home video | Singapore | October 6, 2013 |
Full credits
| Director | Alfonso Cuarón |
| Cast | 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), Philippa Urquhart (Janice), Tehmina Sunny (Zara), Jody Halse (Immigration Policeman), Ilario Bisi-Pedro (Cigar Man), Michael Klesic (Rado), Martina Messing (Birgit), Simon Poland (Preacher Trafalgar Square), Barnaby Edwards (Ministry Official), Ed Westwick (Alex), Valerie Griffiths (Dog Track Woman), Billy Cook (Bookmaker), Gary Hoptrough (Simon), Rob Inch (Road Traffic Police), Jamie Kenna (Road Traffic Police), Maurice Lee (Samir), Dhafer L'Abidine (Dhafer), Bruno Ouvrard (Bruno), Denise Mack (Emily), Joy Richardson (Joy), Caroline Lena Olsson (Caroline), Milenka James (Milenka), Somi De Souza (Somi), Francisco Labbe (Francisco), Thorston Manderlay (Thorston), Georgia Goodman (Georgette), Jon Chevalier (Café Customer), Rita Davies (Café Customer), Kim Fenton (Café Customer), Chris Gilbert (Café Customer), Phoebe Hawthorne (Café Customer), Rebecca Howard (Cafe Customer), Atalanta White (Café Customer), Laurence Woodbridge (Café Customer), Dorothy Grumbar (German Bus Passenger), Barry Martin (German Bus Passenger), Ernesto Tomasini (Italian Bus Passenger), Keith Dunphy (Bexhill Immigration Officer), Raymond Trickitt (Bexhill Immigration Officer), Nabil Shaban (Bexhill Market Hustler), Goran Kostić (Bexhill Market Hustler), Dermot O'Neill (One-Legged Hustler), Faruk Pruti (Sirdjan), Alexandre Bestavashvili (Georgian Man), Galina McWhirr (Georgian Woman), Nirmala Martis (Wailing Woman), Ida Church (Bleeding Woman), Yolanda Vazquez (Spanish Woman), Andrew Brooke (Soldier), Nihal Arthanayake (Radio Announcer (voice)), Andy Callaghan (Riot Policeman / Soldier (uncredited)), Forbes KB (Elite Soldier (uncredited)), P. D. James (Café Customer (uncredited)), Jamie Lengyel (First Human Project Professor (uncredited)), João Costa Menezes (Terrorist (uncredited)), Vidal Sancho (Basque Rebel (uncredited)), John Warman (Taxi Driver (uncredited)), Paul Warren (Injured Refugee (uncredited)), Yana Yanezic (Woman (uncredited)), Michael Snelders (Newsreader (uncredited)), Steve Murphy (Soldier (uncredited)), Philip Harvey (Shocked Soldier (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Alfonso Cuarón, David Arata, Hawk Ostby, Mark Fergus, Timothy J. Sexton |
| Producer | Eric Newman, Hilary Shor, Iain Smith, Marc Abraham, Pablo Casacuberta, Tony Smith |
| Executive producer | Armyan Bernstein, Thomas A. Bliss |
| Cinematography | Emmanuel Lubezki |
| Editing | Alex Rodríguez, Alfonso Cuarón |
| Music | John Tavener |
| Production design | Geoffrey Kirkland, Jim Clay |
| Special makeup effects | Henrik Svensson, Shaune Harrison |
| Visual effects | Frazer Churchill, Tim Webber |
| Sound | Richard Beggs |
| Costumes | Jany Temime |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
