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Children of Men (2007)

Directed by Alfonso Cuaron, Children of Men is a dystopian drama set in the year 2027, where infertility has left humanity facing the possibility of extinction. Clive Owen stars as former activist Theo Faron, with Julianne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Caine, Charlie Hunnam, and Pam Ferris in supporting roles.

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Children of Men
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Action
Drama
Science Fiction
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Director
Alfonso Cuarón
Release Date
January 5, 2007
Studio(s)
Universal Pictures
Distributor(s)
Universal Pictures , DreamWorks Distribution
Cast
Julianne Moore , Clare-Hope Ashitey , Clive Owen , Chiwetel Ejiofor , Michael Caine
Writers
David Arata , Hawk Ostby , Timothy J. Sexton , Alfonso Cuarón , Mark Fergus
Runtime
109 minutes
Budget
$76 million

Summary

Directed by Alfonso Cuaron, Children of Men is a dystopian drama set in the year 2027, where infertility has left humanity facing the possibility of extinction. Clive Owen stars as former activist Theo Faron, with Julianne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Caine, Charlie Hunnam, and Pam Ferris in supporting roles.

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