The Human Stain(2003)
How far would you go to escape the past?
The Human Stain Synopsis
Coleman Silk is a worldly and admired professor who loses his job after unwittingly making a racial slur. To clear his name, Silk writes a book about the events with his friend and colleague Nathan Zuckerman, who in the process discovers a dark secret Silk has hidden his whole life. All the while, Silk engages in an affair with Faunia Farley, a younger woman whose tormented past threatens to unravel the layers of deception Silk has constructed.
The Human Stain (2003) is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Benton, released on October 29, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Anthony Hopkins, Nicole Kidman, Ed Harris and Gary Sinise. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 518 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Benton
- Writers:
- Nicholas Meyer, Philip Roth
- Producers:
- Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg, Scott Steindorff
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Yves Escoffier
- Composer:
- Rachel Portman
- Production:
- Cinepsilon, Miramax, Lakeshore Entertainment, Cinerenta, Stone Village Pictures
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $24,900,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Human Stain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Hopkins
as Coleman Silk
Nicole Kidman
as Faunia Farley
Ed Harris
as Lester Farley
Gary Sinise
as Nathan Zuckerman
Wentworth Miller
as Young Coleman Silk
Jacinda Barrett
as Steena Paulsson
Harry Lennix
as Mr. Silk
Clark Gregg
as Nelson Primus
Anna Deavere Smith
as Mrs. Silk
Lizan Mitchell
as Ernestine
Kerry Washington
as Ellie
Phyllis Newman
as Iris Silk
Key crew
Directed by Robert Benton, written by Nicholas Meyer and Philip Roth, produced by Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg and Scott Steindorff.
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The Human Stain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 518 ratings.
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The Human Stain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Human Stain online?
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The Human Stain (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Human Stain?
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The main cast of The Human Stain (2003) includes Anthony Hopkins, Nicole Kidman, Ed Harris, Gary Sinise and Wentworth Miller. The film was directed by Robert Benton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Human Stain released?
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The Human Stain was released on October 29, 2003 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Human Stain worth watching?
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The Human Stain (2003) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 518 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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