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The Humans
Directed byStephen Karam
Written byStephen Karam
Based onThe Humans
by Stephen Karam
Produced by
  • Louise Lovegrove
  • Stephen Karam
Starring
CinematographyLol Crawley
Edited byNick Houy
Music byNico Muhly
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • September 12, 2021 (2021-09-12) (TIFF)
  • November 24, 2021 (2021-11-24) (United States)
Running time
108 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Humans is a 2021 American drama film written and directed by Stephen Karam in his directorial debut, and based on his one-act play of the same name. 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 will be released by A24 on November 24, 2021, both in theaters and on Showtime.

Cast

Production

A24, IAC, Scott Rudin and Eli Bush made a deal in March 2019 with Stephen Karam to adapt his play into a feature-length film. Jayne Houdyshell was set to reprise her role from the Broadway production in the film, with Beanie Feldstein, Richard Jenkins, Amy Schumer, and Steven Yeun also cast.[3] In April 2021, Scott Rudin was removed as a producer on the film, following allegations of abuse.[4]

Principal photography began in September 2019, in New York City.[5]

Release

The Humans premiered at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2021.[6] The festival announced the following week that a person infected with COVID-19 attended the screening.[7] By the end of its run, the film will have screened at film festivals in Austin,[8] Indianapolis,[9] Nashville,[10] San Diego,[11] Philadelphia[12] and Savannah.[13] The film will simultaneously be released in theaters and aired on Showtime on November 24, 2021.[14]

Reception

The film received favorable reviews.[15][16][17]

References

  1. ^ "The Humans". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  2. ^ "Stephen Karam on Instagram: "🎬That's a wrap! Thankful for this film fam 🧡"". Instagram. Stephen Karam. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  3. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 13, 2019). "Film Adaptation Of 'The Humans' Play In Works By A24, IAC, Scott Rudin & Eli Bush". Deadline. Retrieved September 21, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Siegel, Tatiana (April 20, 2021). "Scott Rudin Steps Back From Upcoming Jennifer Lawrence, Denzel Washington Films". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  5. ^ "The Humans". Production List. July 22, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  6. ^ "The Humans". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  7. ^ Ahearn, Victoria (September 16, 2021). "Toronto International Film Festival confirms person with COVID-19 attended several screenings". CBC. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  8. ^ "AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CENTERPIECE AND CLOSING NIGHT FILMS". Austin Film Festival. October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  9. ^ "HEARTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL". tickets.heartlandfilmfestival.org. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  10. ^ Siroky, Mary (October 7, 2021). "Nashville Film Festival Review: The Humans Is a Brilliant Exploration of Family and Fear". Consequence. Retrieved October 8, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "The Humans". San Diego International Film Festival. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  12. ^ Staff, 6abc Digital (October 7, 2021). "30th Philadelphia Film Festival | Full line-up of movies". 6abc Philadelphia. Retrieved October 9, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ "The Humans". SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  14. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 17, 2021). "'The Humans': In Wake Of Wowing At TIFF, Pic Sets Fall Release & Drops Trailer". Deadline. Retrieved September 17, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ Evangelista, Chris (September 15, 2021). "The Humans Review: A Surprisingly Scary Horror Movie Disguised As A Family Drama [TIFF 2021]". Slash Film.
  16. ^ Scheck, Frank (September 12, 2021). "Beanie Feldstein and Steven Yeun in 'The Humans': Film Review | TIFF 2021". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 17, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ Lawson, Richard (September 12, 2021). "With 'The Humans,' a Brilliant Play Becomes a Frighteningly Resonant Film". Vanity Fair. Retrieved September 17, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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