Children of Men vs Rising Sun
Children of Men has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 6.1/10 for Rising Sun). Children of Men is the shorter watch at 1h 49m compared with 2h 5m. Rising Sun is the older of the two (1993 against 2006). Both are action, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Children of Men | Rising Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 6.1/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 1993 |
| Length | 1h 49m | 2h 5m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller | Action, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alfonso Cuarón | Philip Kaufman |
| Main cast | Peter Mullan, Charlie Hunnam, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Danny Huston | Steve Buscemi, Daniel von Bargen, Mako, Harvey Keitel, Wesley Snipes |
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.
Rising Sun
When a prostitute is found dead in a Los Angeles skyscraper occupied by a large Japanese corporation, detectives John Connor and Web Smith are called in to investigate. Although Connor has previous experience working in Japan, cultural differences make their progress difficult until a security disc showing the murder turns up. Close scrutiny proves the disc has been doctored, and the detectives realize they're dealing with a cover-up as well.
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