Children of Men vs Young Ones
Children of Men has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 5.7/10 for Young Ones). Young Ones is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 49m. Children of Men is the older of the two (2006 against 2014). Both are action, drama, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Children of Men | Young Ones | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 5.7/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2014 |
| Length | 1h 49m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller | Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Western |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alfonso Cuarón | Jake Paltrow |
| Main cast | Peter Mullan, Charlie Hunnam, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Danny Huston | Michael Shannon, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Andy McPhee |
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.
Young Ones
In a future where water is scarce, a farmer defends his land and hopes to rejuvenate his parched soil. However, his daughter's boyfriend schemes to steal the land for himself.
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