Human Nature (2001)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
In the Interest of Civilization… Conform.
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.
- Released: 2001-09-12
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 36m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10 from 308 votes
Directed by Michel Gondry.
Top cast
- Tim Robbins as Nathan Bronfman
- Patricia Arquette as Lila Jute
- Rhys Ifans as Puff
- Miranda Otto as Gabrielle
- Mary Kay Place as Nathan's Mother
- Robert Forster as Nathan's Father
- Peter Dinklage as Frank
- Rosie Perez as Louise
- Hilary Duff as Young Lila Jute
- Miguel Sandoval as Wendall the Therapist
Where to watch Human Nature
- United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
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