Children of Men (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2006, Children of Men is an action, thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Alfonso Cuarón, running about 109 minutes. “The future's a thing of the past.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Children of Men stars Clive Owen as Theo Faron, Clare-Hope Ashitey as Kee, Michael Caine as Jasper Palmer and Julianne Moore as Julian Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Children of Men has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $70.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Children of Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Children of Men tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Children of Men (2006)?
- In US, Children of Men is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Children of Men worth watching?
- Children of Men holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Children of Men?
- Children of Men stars Clive Owen, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Michael Caine, Julianne Moore and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
- When was Children of Men released?
- Children of Men was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.