The Artificial Humors (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 2016, The Artificial Humors is a comedy, romance and science fiction film directed by Gabriel Abrantes, running about 29 minutes.

What it’s about. Using a mix of Hollywood aesthetics with documentary strategies, the film follows a young indigenous girl from the Xingu National Park to São Paulo, where she falls in love with a robot that also happens to be a stand-up comedian. This strange story mixes the anthropology of humor, indigenous communities, and artificial intelligence.

Who’s in it. The Artificial Humors stars Margarida Lucas as Andy Coughman, Amanda Rodarte as Jo Yawalapiti, Gilda Nomacce as Claude Laroque and Ivo Müller as Hans.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Artificial Humors has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Artificial Humors page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Artificial Humors tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Artificial Humors (2016)?
In CA, The Artificial Humors is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Artificial Humors worth watching?
The Artificial Humors holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Artificial Humors?
The Artificial Humors stars Margarida Lucas, Amanda Rodarte, Gilda Nomacce and Ivo Müller.
When was The Artificial Humors released?
The Artificial Humors was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.