Human Nature
“In the Interest of Civilization… Conform.”
2001•R•1h 36m•6.0•Released
DramaComedy
Obsessive scientist Nathan and his lover, the naturalist Lila, discover Puff: a man born and raised in the wild. As Nathan trains the wild man in the civilized ways of the world, Lila fights to preserve the man’s natural state. In the power struggle that ensues, an unusual love triangle emerges.
Director
Michel Gondry
Writer
Charlie Kaufman
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$2M
Languages
French, English
Studio
StudioCanal
Cast
Tim Robbins
Nathan Bronfman
Patricia Arquette
Lila Jute
Rhys Ifans
Puff
Miranda Otto
Gabrielle
Mary Kay Place
Nathan's Mother
Robert Forster
Nathan's Father
Peter Dinklage
Frank
Rosie Perez
Louise
Hilary Duff
Young Lila Jute
Miguel Sandoval
Wendall the Therapist
Toby Huss
Puff's Father
Ken Magee
Police Detective
Sy Richardson
Police Detective
David Warshofsky
Police Detective
Stanley DeSantis
Doctor
Production
Company
StudioCanal
Company
Fine Line Features
Company
Good Machine
Company
Beverly Detroit Studios
Company
Partizan
Producer
Anthony Bregman
Producer
Ted Hope
Producer
Charlie Kaufman
Producer
Spike Jonze
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