The Human Stain
2003, English. Directed by Robert Benton.
How far would you go to escape the past?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Human Stain isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Robert BentonDirector
- Anthony HopkinsColeman Silk
- Nicole KidmanFaunia Farley
- Ed HarrisLester Farley
- Gary SiniseNathan Zuckerman
- Wentworth MillerYoung Coleman Silk
- Jacinda BarrettSteena Paulsson
- Harry LennixMr. Silk
- Clark GreggNelson Primus
- Anna Deavere SmithMrs. Silk
- Lizan MitchellErnestine
- Kerry WashingtonEllie
- Phyllis NewmanIris Silk
Details
- Released
- 29 October 2003
- Country
- France, Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Nicholas Meyer
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $25M
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What The Human Stain is based on
The Human Stain is based on The Human Stain (2000) by Philip Roth, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
2000
The Human Stain
By Philip Roth
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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The Human Stain: quick answers
Is The Human Stain worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 526 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Human Stain?
The Human Stain runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Human Stain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Human Stain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Human Stain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Human Stain is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Human Stain on?
The Human Stain isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Human Stain?
If you liked The Human Stain, try The Man from Elysian Fields, Blind, Time Is Up.
Who directed The Human Stain?
The Human Stain (2003) was directed by Robert Benton and stars Anthony Hopkins, Nicole Kidman, Ed Harris.
What is The Human Stain based on?
The Human Stain is based on The Human Stain (2000) by Philip Roth, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.