Children of Men vs In the Shadow of the Moon
Children of Men has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 6.2/10 for In the Shadow of the Moon). Children of Men is the shorter watch at 1h 49m compared with 1h 55m. Children of Men is the older of the two (2006 against 2019). Both are science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Children of Men | In the Shadow of the Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2019 |
| Length | 1h 49m | 1h 55m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller | Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alfonso Cuarón | Jim Mickle |
| Main cast | Peter Mullan, Charlie Hunnam, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Danny Huston | Michael C. Hall, Rachel Keller, Gabrielle Graham, Rudi Dharmalingam, Boyd Holbrook |
Synopsis
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.
In the Shadow of the Moon
In 1988, Philadelphia police officer Thomas "Locke" Lockhart, hungry to become a detective, begins tracking a serial killer whose crimes defy scientific explanation. When the killer mysteriously resurfaces nine years later, Locke's obsession with finding the truth threatens to destroy his career, his family, and possibly his sanity.
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