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The Human Stain

The Human Stain

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Human Stain
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 2003-10-29
  • Runtime: 106 minutes
  • Rating: 6.008/10 (480 votes)
  • Budget: $30,000,000
  • Revenue: $24,900,000
  • Production Companies: Cinepsilon, Miramax, Lakeshore Entertainment, Cinerenta, Stone Village Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.9418
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

as Coleman Silk

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

as Faunia Farley

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

as Lester Farley

Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise

as Nathan Zuckerman

Wentworth Miller

Wentworth Miller

as Young Coleman Silk

Jacinda Barrett

Jacinda Barrett

as Steena Paulsson

Harry Lennix

Harry Lennix

as Mr. Silk

Clark Gregg

Clark Gregg

as Nelson Primus

Anna Deavere Smith

Anna Deavere Smith

as Mrs. Silk

Lizan Mitchell

Lizan Mitchell

as Ernestine

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Trailers & Clips

'A Ride'

The Human Stain Official Trailer!

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Human Stain?

The Human Stain is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2003-10-29.

Who are the main actors in The Human Stain?

The main cast includes Anthony Hopkins, Nicole Kidman, Ed Harris, Gary Sinise, Wentworth Miller, .

Where can I watch The Human Stain online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Human Stain is available.

Is The Human Stain based on a true story?

How far would you go to escape the past?

What is the IMDb rating of The Human Stain?

The Human Stain has an IMDb rating of 6.008/10 based on 480 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Human Stain?

The movie had a production budget of $30,000,000 and earned $24,900,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Human Stain?

The soundtrack was composed by Cinepsilon, Miramax, Lakeshore Entertainment, Cinerenta, Stone Village Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Human Stain filmed?

The Human Stain was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Human Stain?

The total runtime of The Human Stain is 106 minutes.

Is The Human Stain suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Human Stain?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Human Stain.

Does The Human Stain have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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