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Humane (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Humane is a 2024 horror thriller directed by Caitlin Cronenberg, starring Peter Gallagher as Charles York, Jay Baruchel and Uni Park. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $44,509 worldwide. Critics gave it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.

IMDb rating
5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
70%
worldwide gross
$44.5K
Echo Score
63
Humane (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Horror , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Humane About?

The premise of Humane without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

With Earth facing potential collapse, governments enact extreme measures to try and prevent widespread chaos. As humanity struggles for survival, desperation and terror grip the world in this unsettling portrayal of a society pushed to its limits.

Humane Themes & Keywords

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  • apocalypse
  • one word title
  • population control
  • umbrellas
  • coffee
  • movers
  • husband wife relationship
  • family relationships
  • mother daughter relationship
  • interracial marriage
  • knife
  • cutting up a fish
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  • stepmother stepson relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • ginger
  • grandfather granddaughter relationship
  • video call
  • helicopter
  • interracial couple
  • family reunion
  • cooking
  • walking with a cane
  • aunt niece relationship
  • facial scar
  • uncle niece relationship
  • enlist
  • father son relationship
  • adopted son
  • adoptive father adopted son relationship
  • adopted brother adopted brother relationship
  • adopted brother adopted sister relationship
  • addict
  • social media
  • adopted brother
  • playing the piano
  • sunlight
  • rich family
  • reference to james earl jones
  • punched in the face
  • yelling
  • bloody nose
  • playing cards
  • blood
  • popcorn
  • brother sister relationship
  • stapled
  • sister sister relationship
  • siblings attack adopted brother
  • fork in neck
  • slapping oneself
Cast & crew

Humane Cast & Characters

Peter Gallagher leads the cast as Charles York, with Jay Baruchel as Jared York and Uni Park as Dawn Kim. Directed by Caitlin Cronenberg; 19 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Humane

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Ratings

Humane Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Humane 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Our Echo Score gives it 63/100, strongest in art & craft (75) and weakest in character & emotion (50).

63 /100

Humane Echo Score Breakdown

Humane presents a mixed picture, with its modestly effective direction and visual design earning praise, while its narrative and character work draw notable criticism. Critics acknowledge the film's tension and economical production, yet many point to an underdeveloped concept and limited emotional investment. Audience reactions echo this split, highlighting an intriguing premise and occasional suspenseful moments but also a disjointed plot and unlikable characters. The overall impression is one of a competent genre piece that falls short of deeper impact.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 75

    In terms of direction and visual craftsmanship, the film is generally regarded as competent. Reviewers note a dynamic, modestly budgeted direction, an organized visual style, and effective use of body‑horror motifs. The production design and editing receive recognition for supporting the thriller atmosphere. However, a few critics describe the visual approach as steady yet uninspired, tempering the overall impression of artistic excellence.

  • Character & Emotion 50

    When it comes to character depth and emotional resonance, responses are largely lukewarm. Critics comment that the audience is never given sufficient reason to care about the protagonists, and characters are described as lacking humanity. User feedback frequently mentions unlikable or poorly written personalities and weak dialogue. A few reviewers do commend isolated performances, but the prevailing view is that character work remains underdeveloped.

  • Story & Flow 58

    The narrative structure receives mixed assessments. Some critics praise the clever script and twist‑laden plot, while others criticize the underbaked concept and uneven pacing, especially in the second act. Users describe the first half as slow and politically heavy, yet acknowledge a more engaging latter half with surprising turns. Overall, the story is seen as moderately engaging but hindered by coherence and originality issues.

  • Sensory Experience 70

    Sensory elements such as sound design and visual style are generally viewed positively. Reviewers highlight effective tension building, a distinctive color palette, and fitting sound cues that enhance the thriller mood. The film’s score and auditory details receive limited criticism, suggesting that the sensory experience reliably supports the on‑screen action, even if it does not significantly elevate the material.

  • Rewatch Factor 60

    Rewatch value is assessed as moderate. While the film offers occasional suspense, memorable twists, and a novel dystopian premise that can attract a second viewing, many reviewers note that plot inconsistencies and character flaws limit long‑term appeal. Some audience members enjoy it as a 'so‑bad‑it’s‑good' experience, indicating that repeat viewings may occur for curiosity rather than genuine appreciation.

Plot

Humane Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Humane from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Charles York, Peter Gallagher summons his four adult children to a tense dinner at his home, where his second wife, celebrity chef Dawn Kim Uni Park, also sits under the same roof. The assembled family includes Jared York, an outspoken anthropologist Jay Baruchel; Rachel York, a controversial pharmaceutical CEO Emily Hampshire; Ashley York, a struggling actress Dani Kind; Noah York, a recovering addict with a volatile edge Sebastian Chacon; and Rachel’s young daughter Mia Sirena Gulamgaus. What begins as a dinner meant to bridge generations quickly spirals into a confrontation about a society-wide crisis: an environmental collapse that has driven governments to embrace voluntary and coerced euthanasia as a population-control measure.

Full summary

The whole story of Humane, scene by scene, with the ending explained

Read the full summary
Box office

Humane Box Office

Humane grossed $44,509 worldwide.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$44.5K

US & Canada
$44.5K
Videos

Humane Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 1 featurette.

Official Trailer
  • Clip Official Clip "A Second Body"
  • Featurette Interview with Caitlin Cronenberg
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Humane?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the former news broadcaster who summons his children to dinner?

Details

Humane Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “人道” and “휴메인, ჰუმანური”.

Also known as
  • 人道
  • 휴메인, ჰუმანური
  • Nhân Loại Sống Còn
  • Humanité
  • Гуманный метод
  • Гуманний
  • Žmogiškumas
  • Humain
  • นี่นะเหรอ...มนุษยธรรม

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FAQ

Humane FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Humane, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Humane?

Humane runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Humane released?

Humane was released on April 26, 2024.

Who directed Humane?

Humane was directed by Caitlin Cronenberg.

More films by Caitlin Cronenberg

Who is in the cast of Humane?

Humane stars Peter Gallagher as Charles York, Jay Baruchel as Jared York and Uni Park as Dawn Kim, among 19 credited actors.

How much did Humane make at the box office?

Humane grossed $44,509 worldwide.

How is Humane rated?

Humane has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.

Does Humane have a post-credit scene?

No. Humane has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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