Children of Men

Movie / Show Details

Alfonso Cuarón directed this 2006 science fiction thriller set in a dystopian 2027 where humanity has become infertile and no children have been born in nearly two decades. Clive Owen stars as Theo, a disillusioned former activist who is drawn into a dangerous mission when asked to escort a mysteriously pregnant woman to safety. With the survival of the human race potentially resting on this woman and her unborn child, Theo must navigate a crumbling world and transport her across borders while pursued by those who would exploit her condition.

Universal Pictures released this film on single-layer DVD with a runtime of 109 minutes and an R rating. The cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Claire-Hope Ashitey, Charlie Hunnam, Danny Huston, and Jacek Koman, with the screenplay by Cuarón, David Arata, and Timothy J. Sexton. Bonus features include deleted scenes, a featurette titled “The Possibility of Hope,” commentary by Slavoj Žižek, and segments on the film’s design and visual effects. Own this acclaimed science fiction thriller on physical media at a used price.