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UK Airs Haunting Masterpiece: Children of Men

3/30/2025

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Tonight, the UK will air Alfonso Cuarón's powerful 2006 film, *Children of Men*. Set in a bleak 2027, it tells the gripping story of Theo Faron, portrayed by Clive Owen, who risks everything to protect a refugee in a crumbling society. With three Oscar nominations and a 92% approval rating, this film remains a haunting masterpiece.

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Story summary

Tonight, the UK will air Alfonso Cuarón's powerful 2006 film, *Children of Men*. Set in a bleak 2027, it tells the gripping story of Theo Faron, portrayed by Clive Owen, who risks everything to protect a refugee in a crumbling society. With three Oscar nominations and a 92% approval rating, this film remains a haunting masterpiece.