The Human Stain (2003) movie poster

The Human Stain (2003)

"How far would you go to escape the past?"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 67%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 49% (RT: 41%, MC: 57) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaRomance

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Runtime
1h 46m
Country
France, Germany, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (503 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
41%
Metacritic
57
Cast
Anthony Hopkins as Coleman Silk
Nicole Kidman as Faunia Farley
Ed Harris as Lester Farley
Gary Sinise as Nathan Zuckerman
Wentworth Miller as Young Coleman Silk
Jacinda Barrett as Steena Paulsson
Harry Lennix as Mr. Silk
Clark Gregg as Nelson Primus
It's divisive. Only 67% of audiences liked it based on 503 votes. Critics gave it 49%.
Overview
Coleman Silk is a worldly and admired professor who loses his job after unwittingly making a racial slur. To clear his name, Silk writes a book about the events with his friend and colleague Nathan Zuckerman, who in the process discovers a dark secret Silk has hidden his whole life. All the while, Silk engages in an affair with Faunia Farley, a younger woman whose tormented past threatens to unravel the layers of deception Silk has constructed. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Human Stain was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2003 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Human Stain is a 2003 drama, romance film directed by Robert Benton. Coleman Silk is a worldly and admired professor who loses his job after unwittingly making a racial slur. To clear his name, Silk writes a book about the events with his friend and colleague Nathan Zuckerman, who in the process discovers a dark secret Silk has hidden his whole life.

All the while, Silk engages in an affair with Faunia Farley, a younger woman whose tormented past threatens to unravel the layers of deception Silk has constructed. The film has been rated by 503 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The Human Stain delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Human Stain (2003) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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