Human Nature (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, Human Nature is a comedy and drama film directed by Michel Gondry, running about 96 minutes. “In the Interest of Civilization … Conform.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A philosophical burlesque, Human Nature follows the ups and downs of an obsessive scientist, a female naturalist, and the man they discover, born and raised in the wild. As scientist Nathan trains the wild man, Puff, in the ways of the world - starting with table manners - Nathan's lover Lila fights to preserve the man's simian past, which represents a freedom enviable to most.
Who’s in it. Human Nature stars Tim Robbins as Nathan Bronfman, Patricia Arquette as Lila Jute, Rhys Ifans as Puff and Miranda Otto as Gabrielle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Human Nature has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Human Nature page.
If you liked it. Fans of Human Nature tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Human Nature (2001)?
- In US, Human Nature is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Human Nature worth watching?
- Human Nature holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Human Nature?
- Human Nature stars Tim Robbins, Patricia Arquette, Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto and Rosie Perez.
- When was Human Nature released?
- Human Nature was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.