The Human Stain (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2003, The Human Stain is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Benton, running about 106 minutes. “How far would you go to escape the past?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Coleman Silk is a worldly and admired professor who loses his job after unwittingly making a racial slur. To clear his name, Silk writes a book about the events with his friend and colleague Nathan Zuckerman, who in the process discovers a dark secret Silk has hidden his whole life. All the while, Silk engages in an affair with Faunia Farley, a younger woman whose tormented past threatens to unravel the layers of deception Silk has constructed.
Who’s in it. The Human Stain stars Anthony Hopkins as Coleman Silk, Nicole Kidman as Faunia Farley, Ed Harris as Lester Farley and Gary Sinise as Nathan Zuckerman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Human Stain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $24.9M 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 The Human Stain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Human Stain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Human Stain (2003)?
- In US, The Human Stain 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 The Human Stain worth watching?
- The Human Stain holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Human Stain?
- The Human Stain stars Anthony Hopkins, Nicole Kidman, Ed Harris, Gary Sinise and Wentworth Miller.
- When was The Human Stain released?
- The Human Stain was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.