The Human Stain 2003

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
95%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
24%
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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.

Anthony Hopkins

as Coleman Silk

Nicole Kidman

as Faunia Farley

Ed Harris

as Lester Farley

Gary Sinise

as Nathan Zuckerman

Wentworth Miller

as Young Coleman Silk

Jacinda Barrett

as Steena Paulsson

Harry Lennix

as Mr. Silk

Clark Gregg

as Nelson Primus

Anna Deavere Smith

as Mrs. Silk

Lizan Mitchell

as Ernestine

Director:

Robert Benton

Writer:

Philip Roth, Nicholas Meyer

Genres:

Drama,Romance

Release Date:

2003 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

106 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Human Stain

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Anthony Hopkins

as Coleman Silk

Nicole Kidman

as Faunia Farley

Ed Harris

as Lester Farley

Gary Sinise

as Nathan Zuckerman

Wentworth Miller

as Young Coleman Silk

Jacinda Barrett

as Steena Paulsson

Harry Lennix

as Mr. Silk

Clark Gregg

as Nelson Primus

Anna Deavere Smith

as Mrs. Silk

Lizan Mitchell

as Ernestine

Kerry Washington

as Ellie

Phyllis Newman

as Iris Silk

Margo Martindale

as Psychologist

Ron Canada

as Herb Keble

Mili Avital

as Young Iris

Danny Blanco Hall

as Walter

Marie Michel

as Young Ernestine

Anne Dudek

as Lisa Silk

Mimi Kuzyk

as Professor Delphine Roux

John Finn

as Louie Borero

Jeff Perry

as Tennis Player

Rick Snyder

as Tennis Player

Danny Stone

as Tennis Player

Vito DeFilippo

as Mark Silk

Robert Higden

as Jeff Silk

Vlasta Vrana

as Solly Tabak

Richard Mawe

as Doc Chizner

Tom Rack

as Bobcat

Bill Rowat

as Swift

Richard Russo

as Faculty Committee Member

Stella Arroyave

as Faculty Committee Member

Jude Beny

as Sally

Peter Cunningham

as Boxer

John Cenatiempo

as Boxer

Lydia Zadel

as Nature Center Girl

Jimmy Chan

as Chinese Restaurant Owner

Russell Yuen

as Chinese Waiter

Kate Whitney

as Mrs. Primus

Jessica Schulte

as Student

Philip Pretten

as Record Store Manager

Luc Morissette

as Street Photographer

Charles W. Gray

as Minister

Frank Proctor

as Announcer

Deano Clavet

as Boxing Coach

Neville Edwards

as Coleman's Cornerman

Edward Lafferty

as Rally Protester

Terry Haig

as Police Officer #2

Laurent Imbault

as Administrative Officer

Sylvain Landry

as Maitre D

Pierre Leblanc

as Naval Recruiter

Nwamiko Madden

as Young Man on the Porch

Brea Asher

as Primus' Secretary

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