“‘Children of Men’ works on every level: as a violent chase thriller, a fantastical cautionary tale, and a sophisticated human drama about societies struggling to live”
DOORS: 21:15 | FILM STARTS 21:30
We’re over the moon (pun intended) to be returning to the Planetarium at We The Curious for 2026; we’ve got a stellar series of space and sci-fi screenings lined up! Explore the Planetarium’s Space exhibition before the screening and see if you’re cut out for a life in space, then recline in this unique screening space. As the lights dim, your journey will begin with a tour of the Solar System in a Planetarium star show - the perfect way to set the scene for your film…
Our November 2026 screenings at the Planetarium conclude with a 20th anniversary screening of Alfonso Cuarón’s dystopian thriller Children Of Men. This Oscar-nominated modern masterpiece, set in a society where humanity’s future is threatened by infertility, expertly blends weighty concepts and wry political commentary with gripping and gritty action sequences to create a cautionary tale that is, if anything, even more relevant two decades on from its initial release - small wonder it’s widely considered one of the finest films of the century so far.
About The Film
2006 | 15 | 109 mins
In a world where widespread infertility has meant that nobody has been born in almost 20 years, a dystopian society has sprung up from the last vestiges of humanity. However, when jaded bureaucrat Theo is tasked with a top secret mission to safely transport the world’s only pregnant woman to a place of sanctuary, a glimmer of hope emerges - if Theo can prevent his fellow humans from destroying their last chance at salvation.
Contains strong bloody violence, strong language
About The Location
We The Curious is a science and arts centre and educational charity in Bristol. It has over 200 interactive exhibits, is home to a state-of-the-art Planetarium and hosts over 300,000 visitors a year.
Their Planetarium is home to the Festival’s sci-fi and space screenings - the perfect setting for an out of this world experience!
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Tickets
NB: a mandatory £1.50 booking fee is added to your order at checkout. This is per order, not per ticket
Getting Here
When you arrive at We The Curious, please go to the side entrance of the building, directly behind the Planetarium sphere in Millenium Square, not We The Curious' main entrance. The what3words reference is fonts.frost.couches
Millennium Square Car Park is a safe and secure 24hr car park adjacent to We The Curious. Named by the AA as one of the best places in the UK to park your car, it is an underground car park, open 24 hours a day with on site security.
We The Curious is close to many city centre bus stops. The closest train station is Bristol Temple Meads.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking or using public transport to travel to our events.
Accessibility
The Planetarium is accessed via the entrance on Millennium Square. There is lift access from this point to the Planetarium itself, with level access in the Space Gallery.
If you require a wheelchair space in the Planetarium, please contact us in advance as spaces are limited.
If you are attending an event as a carer for a disabled guest, then you are entitled to free access. Please select the relevant ticket and bring appropriate proof of eligibility such as proof of blue badge, access card, cinema for all card, letter from a professional or evidence of DLA/PIP. If you are uncertain, please contact us.
Subtitles: please contact us if you require a film to be screened with subtitles. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles; however, this varies depending on the film and notice given.
Venue & Event Information
We cannot guarantee access before the stated doors time on your ticket, so advise you arrive as close to this time as possible.
Please do not consume food or drink not purchased on the premises in the Planetarium.
FAQs
Can I buy food/drink at the venue? Yes - the Planetarium will be running an onsite pop-up bar with a range of drinks and limited snacks.
When is the star show? Immediately prior to your screening, there will be a brief star show in the Planetarium. This will take place at the ‘Film Start’ time above, i.e. 15 minutes after doors, directly before the main film. Approximate event end times include this star show.
I have a BuyAGift/Red Letter Days/other voucher. How do I redeem this for this event? Head to this page for more information about redeeming Gift Vouchers.
Is my ticket refundable? As per our policy update on 14th January 2026, tickets will only be refundable if ticket insurance was added at the point of purchase. If you are a Red Carpet Club member, tickets are refundable up to 5 working days before your event, and exchangeable for credit for up to 24 hours before your event.