Children of Men vs Primer
Children of Men has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 6.8/10 for Primer). Primer is the shorter watch at 1h 17m compared with 1h 49m. Primer is the older of the two (2004 against 2006). Both are drama, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Children of Men
Primer| Children of Men | Primer | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2004 |
| Length | 1h 49m | 1h 17m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller | Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alfonso Cuarón | Shane Carruth |
| Main cast | Peter Mullan, Charlie Hunnam, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Danny Huston | Shane Carruth, David Sullivan, Casey Gooden, Anand Upadhyaya, Carrie Crawford |
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.
Primer
A group of fledgling inventors discover a complex method to manipulate reality. At first, they successfully game the stock market with it, but the consequences of the invention start to catch up with them.
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