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20 Years Later, Julianne Moore’s 92% RT Sci-Fi Thriller Still Has the Greatest Ending
Alfonso Cuarón’s *Children of Men*, starring Clive Owen and Julianne Moore, portrays a dystopian 2027 where humanity has been infertile for 18 years and refugees face severe prejudice in England. The article argues that the film remains especially relevant because of its political themes and presents its ending as a powerful expression of hope amid social collapse.
Moore plays Julian, leader of the extremist Fishes, while Owen’s Theo protects Kee, the first pregnant woman in nearly two decades. The film’s climactic birth scene briefly unites soldiers and fighters in awe, before Theo’s sacrifice helps Kee reach the Human Project, giving humanity the possibility of a future; the film holds a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and runs for one hour and 49 minutes.
In short
- A dystopian classic feels increasingly relevant today.
- Kee’s baby offers hope to a collapsing world.
- Its emotional ending remains the film’s greatest strength.
Explained simply
Children of Men is a science-fiction film directed by Alfonso Cuarón and set in a near-future Britain. In its imagined world, no children have been born for 18 years, and refugees are detained and treated with hostility.
Clive Owen plays Theo, who helps Kee, a refugee who is pregnant, escape to safety. Julianne Moore plays Julian, a political activist leading an armed group called the Fishes. The story explores how people and institutions respond to a crisis that threatens humanity’s future.