DramaComedy
Human Nature
“In the Interest of Civilization… Conform.”
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.
Directed by Michel Gondry
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User score
300 votes
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Status
Released
Released
September 12, 2001
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
French, English
Budget → Revenue
$6M → $1.6M
Top 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
Bobby Harwell
Congressman
Daryl Anderson
Congressman
Bobby Pyle
Young Puff
Chase MacKenzie Bebak
Young Nathan
Anthony Winsick
Wayne Bronfman
