Children of Men (2006)
0.1454Canon Score · ranked #180 all time
Aggregated from 7 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
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.
Why it ranks #180
Every list on which Children of Men appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| NYT 100 Best of 21st Century (2025) | Major international poll | #13 / 100 |
| BBC 100 Greatest of 21st Century (2016) | Major international poll | #13 / 102 |
| Rolling Stone 21st Century 100 (2025) | Critics' canon | #27 / 102 |
| Empire 100 Best (2025) | Editorial list | #70 / 100 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #163 / 500 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #380 / 500 |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |