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The Humans

2021·Movie
1h 46min·R

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The Humans fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some cringe comedy and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Ambiguity7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Erik Blake has gathered three generations of his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside and eerie things start to go bump in the night, the group’s deepest fears are laid bare.
Claustrophobic Family DramaBleak Thanksgiving GatheringPsychological TensionSocially ConsciousClass and Economic AnxietyStrong PerformancesDialogue-DrivenRealistic and Uncomfortable

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Humans

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Where can I stream The Humans legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Humans worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Humans rated?

RStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Humans?

1 h 46 min

The Humans runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Humans?

Critics85
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate The Humans higher (85) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Humans in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Humans?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Humans in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Humans use?

Dinner and a ShowJaywalking Will Ruin Your LifeWham LineThanksgiving EpisodeGranola GirlBittersweet EndingHumans Are the Real MonstersBottle EpisodeAdult ChildBring My Brown PantsScatterbrained SeniorReal Timeand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for The Humans, including Dinner and a Show, Jaywalking Will Ruin Your Life, Wham Line.