The Humans
Synopsis
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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Official International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 24, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Karam
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Karam
- Original Score
- Nico Muhly
- Original Title
- The Humans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- A24, IAC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Karam
Stephen Karam
Nico Muhly
Lol Crawley
Nick Houy
Louise Lovegrove
Department Leadership Roster
Drew Leary
Stunt Coordinator
Djuna Wahlrab
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gabriel Regentin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nico Muhly
Original Music Composer
Stephen Karam
Screenplay
Stephen Karam
Director
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Nick Houy
Editor
David Gropman
Production Design
Lol Crawley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Humans
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What is The Humans about?
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.
Who directed The Humans?
The Humans was directed by Stephen Karam.
Who stars in The Humans?
The principal cast of The Humans includes Richard Jenkins, Jayne Houdyshell, Amy Schumer, Beanie Feldstein, Steven Yeun.
When was The Humans released and how long is it?
The Humans was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Humans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Humans was composed by Nico Muhly.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Humans?
The Humans holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).