Human Nature(2001)
In the Interest of Civilization… Conform.
Human Nature Synopsis
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.
Human Nature (2001) is a drama and comedy film directed by Michel Gondry, released on September 12, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Tim Robbins, Patricia Arquette, Rhys Ifans and Miranda Otto. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 304 ratings.
- Director:
- Michel Gondry
- Writers:
- Charlie Kaufman
- Producers:
- Anthony Bregman, Ted Hope, Charlie Kaufman
- Cinematographer:
- Tim Maurice-Jones
- Composer:
- Graeme Revell
- Production:
- StudioCanal, Fine Line Features, Good Machine, Beverly Detroit Studios, Partizan
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Human Nature (2001) Trailer
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Human Nature Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim Robbins
as Nathan Bronfman
Patricia Arquette
as Lila Jute
Rhys Ifans
as Puff
Miranda Otto
as Gabrielle
Mary Kay Place
as Nathan's Mother
Robert Forster
as Nathan's Father
Peter Dinklage
as Frank
Rosie Perez
as Louise
Hilary Duff
as Young Lila Jute
Miguel Sandoval
as Wendall the Therapist
Toby Huss
as Puff's Father
Ken Magee
as Police Detective
Key crew
Directed by Michel Gondry, written by Charlie Kaufman, produced by Anthony Bregman, Ted Hope and Charlie Kaufman.
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Human Nature Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 304 ratings.
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Human Nature – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Human Nature online?
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Human Nature (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Human Nature?
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The main cast of Human Nature (2001) includes Tim Robbins, Patricia Arquette, Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto and Mary Kay Place. The film was directed by Michel Gondry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Human Nature released?
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Human Nature was released on September 12, 2001 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Human Nature worth watching?
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Human Nature (2001) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 304 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Human Nature?
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Yes. The official Human Nature trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.