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Human Nature

2001Movie1 h 36 minR

ComedyDrama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic566.2Rotten Tomatoes48%61%

An eccentric, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

In the Interest of Civilization… Conform.

Obsessive scientist Nathan and his lover, the naturalist Lila, discover Puff: a man born and raised in the wild. As Nathan trains the wild man in the civilized ways of the world, Lila fights to preserve the man’s natural state. In the power struggle that ensues, an unusual love triangle emerges.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Romantic Comedy
  • Social Satire
  • Philosophical
  • Psychological
  • Offbeat
  • Quirky
  • Intellectual
  • Character-Driven

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Michel Gondry
Written by
Charlie Kaufman
Produced by
Charlie Kaufman, Spike Jonze, Ted Hope
Music by
Graeme Revell

Everyone

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Facts

September 12, 2001 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
September 12, 2001
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
France, United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
42 countries

Tropes

All Psychology Is Freudian, Ambiguous Ending, Child Supplants Parent +9

  • All Psychology Is Freudian
  • Ambiguous Ending
  • Child Supplants Parent
  • Downer Ending
  • Innocent Fanservice Girl
  • Nude Nature Dance
  • Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping
  • Pygmalion Plot
  • Rapid Hair Growth
  • Shock Collar
  • White Void Room
  • What Happened to the Mouse?

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Human Nature?"

Questions about Human Nature

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Human Nature?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Human Nature from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Human Nature worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (52).

Will Human Nature make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Is Human Nature good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Human Nature a box office flop?

Budget$6 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 27% of its budget.