2036: Nexus Dawn vs Children of Men

Children of Men has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 6.9/10 for 2036: Nexus Dawn). 2036: Nexus Dawn is the shorter watch at 7m compared with 1h 49m. Children of Men is the older of the two (2006 against 2017). Both are science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

2036: Nexus Dawn poster2036: Nexus Dawn2017 VS Children of Men posterChildren of Men2006
2036: Nexus DawnChildren of Men
Audience score★ 6.9/10★ 7.6/10
Year20172006
Length7m1h 49m
GenresScience Fiction, ThrillerAction, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
CountryUnited Kingdom–
DirectorLuke ScottAlfonso Cuarón
Main castBenedict Wong, Jared Leto, Ned Dennehy, Ania Marson, Ade SaparaPeter Mullan, Charlie Hunnam, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Danny Huston

Synopsis

2036: Nexus Dawn

This in-world short film takes place in the year 2036 and revolves around Jared Leto’s character, Niander Wallace. In this short, Wallace introduces a new line of “perfected” replicants called the Nexus 9, seeking to get the prohibition on replicants repealed. This no doubt has serious ramifications that will be crucial to the plot of Blade Runner 2049.

Children of Men

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.

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