Children of Men is a 2006 American British Japanese science fiction action movie directed by Alfonso Cuarón and was based on the 1992 novel of the same name by P.D. James. It stars Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Julianne Moore, Pam Ferris, Danny Huston, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oana Pellea and was distributed by Universal Pictures. It was nominated for 3 Academy Awards in 2007.