The Humanist (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, The Humanist is an action and thriller film directed by Lee Moo-young, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Te-o begins life as a lonely son of a high-ranking officer. He buys his friends with money and ice cream. Eventually two of these boys, the orphans Euglena and Amoeba, become real friends. Years later, Te-o abandons his overseas education and returns home. He finds Euglena making a living as an artist the hulking Amoeba had suffered a head injury which has arrested his mental development. After drinking, the three friends are stopped by a police officer. The police officer is accidently killed by a garbage dumpster and, even though the Te-o, Euglena, and Amoeba are innocent, the policeman's partner demands that they pay 20 million dollars in return for their freedom. From there is becomes a comedy of kidnapping, corruption, and chaos.
Who’s in it. The Humanist stars Ahn Jae-mo, Kang Seong-jin, Park Sang-myeon and Park Young-gye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Humanist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Humanist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Humanist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Humanist (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Humanist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Humanist worth watching?
- The Humanist holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Humanist?
- The Humanist stars Ahn Jae-mo, Kang Seong-jin, Park Sang-myeon, Park Young-gye and Ahn Suk-hwan.
- When was The Humanist released?
- The Humanist was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.