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The Humans

2021, English. Directed by Stephen Karam.

Erik Blake has gathered three generations of his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside and eerie things start to go bump in the night, the group’s deepest fears are laid bare.

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Runtime
1h 46m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.1/10 from 235 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Humans

The Humans is streaming on MUBI in India.

Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
24 November 2021
Country
United States of America
Written by
Stephen Karam
new york cityholidaythanksgivingbased on play or musicalfamily dinnerfamilymanhattan, new york cityfamily tensionseriousapartment

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What The Humans is based on

The Humans is based on The Humans, a play or musical by Stephen Karam.

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The Humans: quick answers

Is The Humans worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 235 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Humans?

The Humans runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).

Does The Humans have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Humans. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Humans parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Humans is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Humans on?

The Humans is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Humans?

If you liked The Humans, try Krisha, The Ice Storm, A Thousand and One.

Who directed The Humans?

The Humans (2021) was directed by Stephen Karam and stars Richard Jenkins, Jayne Houdyshell, Amy Schumer.

What is The Humans based on?

The Humans is based on The Humans, a play or musical by Stephen Karam.

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