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The Humans (2021)
Director: Stephen Karam
Cast: Richard Jenkins, Jayne Houdyshell, Amy Schumer, Beanie Feldstein
Runtime106 min
Rating15
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Erik Blake has gathered three generations of his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside and eerie things start to go bump in the night, the group’s deepest fears are laid bare.
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The Humans, Stephen Karam's 2021 film adaptation of his Broadway play, has been critically acclaimed for its tense, atmospheric exploration of family dynamics. The film received two nominations at the Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature. With an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.1/10 score on IMDb, the film has resonated with audiences as a nuanced, unsettling portrait of the modern American family.
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Fans of thought-provoking character dramas will appreciate director Stephen Karam's unsettling yet compelling exploration of family dynamics and personal truths in the 2021 film 'The Humans', featuring powerful performances from the ensemble cast including Richard Jenkins and Amy Schumer.
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The Humans is a 2021 American psychological drama film written and directed by Stephen Karam in his feature directorial debut, and based on his 2015 one-act play. It stars Richard Jenkins, Jayne Houdyshell, Amy Schumer, Beanie Feldstein, Steven Yeun, and June Squibb. It had its world premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2021. The film was released by A24 on November 24, 2021, both in theaters and on Showtime.
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