Human Nature
“In the Interest of Civilization… Conform.”
Synopsis
Obsessive scientist Nathan and his lover, the naturalist Lila, discover Puff: a man born and raised in the wild. As Nathan trains the wild man in the civilized ways of the world, Lila fights to preserve the man’s natural state. In the power struggle that ensues, an unusual love triangle emerges.
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Human Nature (2001) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-08
Top Cast
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Tim Robbins
Nathan Bronfman
Patricia Arquette
Lila Jute
Rhys Ifans
Puff
Miranda Otto
Gabrielle
Mary Kay Place
Nathan's Mother
Robert Forster
Nathan's Father
Peter Dinklage
Frank
Rosie Perez
Louise
Hilary Duff
Young Lila Jute
Miguel Sandoval
Wendall the Therapist
Toby Huss
Puff's Father
Ken Magee
Police Detective
Sy Richardson
Police Detective
David Warshofsky
Police Detective
Stanley DeSantis
Doctor
Bobby Harwell
Congressman
Daryl Anderson
Congressman
Bobby Pyle
Young Puff
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 12, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.27x
-$4.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Gondry
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Kaufman
- Original Score
- Graeme Revell
- Original Title
- Human Nature
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- StudioCanal, Fine Line Features, Good Machine, Beverly Detroit Studios, Partizan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Gondry
Charlie Kaufman
Graeme Revell
Tim Maurice-Jones
Russell Icke
Anthony Bregman, Ted Hope, Spike Jonze, Charlie Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Gondry
Director
Anthony Bregman
Producer
Ted Hope
Producer
Spike Jonze
Producer
Charlie Kaufman
Producer
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Tim Maurice-Jones
Director of Photography
Russell Icke
Editor
K.K. Barrett
Production Design
Nancy Steiner
Costume Design
Charlie Kaufman
Writer
Pierre Buffin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Human Nature
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What is Human Nature about?
Obsessive scientist Nathan and his lover, the naturalist Lila, discover Puff: a man born and raised in the wild. As Nathan trains the wild man in the civilized ways of the world, Lila fights to preserve the man’s natural state. In the power struggle that ensues, an unusual love triangle emerges.
Who directed Human Nature?
Human Nature was directed by Michel Gondry.
Who stars in Human Nature?
The principal cast of Human Nature includes Tim Robbins, Patricia Arquette, Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto, Mary Kay Place.
When was Human Nature released and how long is it?
Human Nature was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Human Nature?
Human Nature had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (0.27 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Human Nature?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Human Nature was composed by Graeme Revell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Human Nature?
Human Nature holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).