Children of Men Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

"Children of Men" envisages a world one generation from now that has fallen into anarchy on the heels of an infertility defect in the population. The world's youngest citizen has just died at 18, and humankind is facing the likelihood of its own extinction.

Set against a backdrop of London torn apart by violence and warring nationalistic sects, Children of Men follows disillusioned bureaucrat Theo (Owen) as he becomes an unlikely champion of Earth's survival. When the planet's last remaining hope is threatened, this reluctant activist is forced to face his own demons and protect her from certain peril.

Drama Suspense Thriller Mystery

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Children of Men.

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  Julianne Moore

  The Room Next Door, Crazy, Stupid, Love

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  Clive Owen

  Cleaner, Andorra

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  Charlie Hunnam

  The Gentlemen, Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver

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  Gary Oldman

  Parthenope, The Dark Knight Rises

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  Chiwetel Ejiofor

  The Life of Chuck, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

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  Michael Caine

  Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, The Dark Knight Rises

Crew Behind the Film

The Children of Men behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Alfonso Cuarón last directed Disclaimer (mini series) and Roma.

Director

Alfonso Cuarón

Screenwriters

P.D. James
David Arata
Alfonso Cuarón

Producers

Marc Abraham
Eric Newman
Hilary Shor
Iain Smith

Production Details

What we know about the Children of Men movie production.

Production Updates for Children of Men

Dec 2004

Completed

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