Homo Erectus (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2007, Homo Erectus is a comedy film directed by Adam Rifkin, running about 98 minutes. “It's Pre-Hysterical!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ishbo is a caveman living in the prehistoric age who thinks there's more to life than hunting and gathering. He tries to better the lives of those in his tribe by inventing things like spoons and the toothbrush, which leave everyone, including his parents, unimpressed. He also has a thing for cavewoman Fardart, but she only has eyes for his brother Thudnik. Can Ishbo prove his worth when a rival clan attacks?
Who’s in it. Homo Erectus stars Carol Alt as Queen Fallopia, Talia Shire as Ishbo's Mother, Rebeca Linares as Amazon Woman and Adam Rifkin as Ishbo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Homo Erectus has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $99.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homo Erectus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homo Erectus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homo Erectus (2007)?
- In US, Homo Erectus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Homo Erectus worth watching?
- Homo Erectus holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Homo Erectus?
- Homo Erectus stars Carol Alt, Talia Shire, Rebeca Linares, Adam Rifkin and Giuseppe Andrews.
- When was Homo Erectus released?
- Homo Erectus was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.