Children of Men vs Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Children of Men has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 7.3/10 for Rise of the Planet of the Apes). Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 1h 49m. Children of Men is the older of the two (2006 against 2011). Both are action, drama, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Children of Men posterChildren of Men2006 VS Rise of the Planet of the Apes posterRise of the Planet of the Apes2011
Children of MenRise of the Planet of the Apes
Audience score★ 7.6/10★ 7.3/10
Year20062011
Length1h 49m1h 45m
GenresAction, Drama, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Country––
DirectorAlfonso CuarónRupert Wyatt
Main castPeter Mullan, Charlie Hunnam, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Danny HustonJohn Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tyler Labine, James Franco, Andy Serkis

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.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.

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