Human Resources (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, Human Resources is a drama film directed by Laurent Cantet, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Limoges, the movie tells the story of "good son" Franck (Jalil Lespert), who returns to his hometown to do a trainee managerial internship in the Human Resources department of the factory where his anxious, taciturn father has worked for 23 years.
Who’s in it. Human Resources stars Jalil Lespert as Franck, Jean-Claude Vallod as Le père, Didier Emile-Woldemard as Alain and Chantal Barré as La mère, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Human Resources has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Human Resources page.
If you liked it. Fans of Human Resources tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Human Resources (1999)?
- In US, Human Resources is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Human Resources worth watching?
- Human Resources holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Human Resources?
- Human Resources stars Jalil Lespert, Jean-Claude Vallod, Didier Emile-Woldemard, Chantal Barré and Véronique de Pandelaère.
- When was Human Resources released?
- Human Resources was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.