Based on the Tony award-winning play, this A24 one-night drama takes place over the course of a Thanksgiving evening where a...
Based on the Tony award-winning play, this A24 one-night drama takes place over the course of a Thanksgiving evening where a seemingly simple family gathering reveals their inner fears. Stars Oscar nominees Richard Jenkins (The Visitor), Steven Yeun (Minari) and June Squibb (Nebraska) alongside Beanie Feldstein (Booksmart), Jayne Houdyshell (Little Women) and Amy Schumer (Trainwreck).
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Superbly controlled performances, big slaps of humour, a tight use of space, and faint notes of the haunted house genre justify this stage play's cinematic adaptation. Meandering, understated, and dialogue-heavy in the best way—but maybe avoid this film if you can't stand those things.
92 %141 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
45 %293 reviewsAudience score rating
"It looms large in the small canon of Thanksgiving cinema, a quintessential stomachache of a movie."
A.V. Club"There are no monsters, ghosts or demons, yet every frame feels haunted..."
RogerEbert.com"Karam’s intimate, increasingly oppressive drama is a marvel..."
The Guardian"A stilted and unnerving film..."
IndieWire"Startling..."
The New York Times"Too much of the dialogue replicates actual life without finding a deeper resonance..."
Entertainment Weekly"(It) is painful in a good way; the anguish of the characters is aching and heartfelt."
Salon"A terrific ensemble cast..."
The Washington Post"A six-person cast can be hard to pull off if there’s a weak link. Luckily, there is not."
Associated Press"Chekhov by electric lamplight, A24 style, for the holidays."
Chicago ReaderThe Humans | Details
- Runtime
- 108
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- USA
