Children of Men vs The Day

Children of Men has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 5.1/10 for The Day). The Day is the shorter watch at 1h 25m 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 The Day posterThe Day2011
Children of MenThe Day
Audience score★ 7.6/10★ 5.1/10
Year20062011
Length1h 49m1h 25m
GenresAction, Drama, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
Country––
DirectorAlfonso CuarónDouglas Aarniokoski
Main castPeter Mullan, Charlie Hunnam, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Danny HustonShawn Ashmore, Michael Eklund, Dominic Monaghan, Cory Hardrict, Alain Moussi

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.

The Day

Open war against humanity rages. For five survivors – lost and on the run – the pursuit is relentless, the bullets are dwindling and the battle is everywhere. This is a 24-hour look into their lives.

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