Name: The Humans
Genre: Drama
Released: 2021-11-24
Rating: 3.8
Cast: Steven Yeun, Richard Jenkins, Jayne Houdyshell, Amy Schumer, Beanie Feldstein

Steven Yeun is a Korean-American actor who was born on December 21, 1983, in Seoul, South Korea. He moved to North America when still a child and was educated in Michigan, in the United States. He appeared in the long-running sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” in 2010 and shot to fame after playing the character Glenn Rhee in the hit US television series “The Walking Dead” (2010–2016). He also appeared in the film “Burning” (2018). He has since appeared in the hit movie “Minari” (2020).

Steven Yeun

Richard Jenkins is an award-winning American actor and comedian. He was born on May 4, 1947, in DeKalb, Illinois, and made his acting debut in 1974. Since then, he has appeared in a wide variety of theatrical productions, films, and television programs, including “The Humans” (2021).

Richard Jenkins

Jayne Houdyshell is an award-winning American actress. She was born on September 25, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas, and made her acting debut in the mid-1970s. Best known for her performances on stage and screen, she has appeared in a wide variety of films, theatrical productions, and television programs, including “The Humans” (2021).

Jayne Houdyshell

Amy Schumer is an award-winning American stand-up comedian and actress. She was born in New York City, New York on June 1, 1981 and made her acting debut in 2003. Since then, she has appeared in a wide variety of films, television programs, theatrical productions, and stage performances, including “The Humans” (2021).

Amy Schumer

Beanie Feldstein is an award-winning American actress. She was born in Los Angeles, California on June 24, 1993 and made her acting debut in 2002. Since then, she has appeared in a variety of films, television programs, and theatrical productions, including “The Humans” (2021).

Beanie Feldstein

June Squibb is an American actress. She was born in Vandalia, Illinois on November 6, 1929 and made her acting debut in 1948. Since then, she has appeared in a wide variety of films, theatrical productions, and television programs, including “The Humans” (2021).

June Squibb

Brigid (Beanie Feldstein) and Richard (Steven Yeun) host Thanksgiving in their dark, dank Manhattan apartment, welcoming Brigid's family: parents Deirdre (Jayne Houdyshell) and Erik (Richard Jenkins), grandmother Momo (June Squibb), and sister Aimee (Amy Schumer). As the evening progresses, the family confronts personal struggles, including critical relationships, past traumas, and emotional tensions. Eerie noises and a growing sense of unease heighten the psychological drama, revealing each character's deepest fears and vulnerabilities. As secrets emerge and family dynamics unravel, they must determine whether their familial bond can withstand the weight of their individual challenges. This is a 2021 American psychological drama adapted from Stephen Karam's Tony Award-winning play and directed by Karam himself.

The Humans

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