Human Nature
Seen it?2001 | 96 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (49% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Being John Malkovich, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michel Gondry
- Tim RobbinsNathan Bronfman
- Patricia ArquetteLila Jute
- Rhys IfansPuff
- Miranda OttoGabrielle
- Mary Kay PlaceNathan's Mother
- Robert ForsterNathan's Father
- Peter DinklageFrank
- Rosie PerezLouise
- Hilary DuffYoung Lila Jute
- Miguel SandovalWendall the Therapist