Humanité (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1999, Humanité is a drama and mystery film directed by Bruno Dumont, running about 148 minutes.

What it’s about. When an 11-year-old girl is brutally raped and murdered in a quiet French village, a police detective who has forgotten how to feel emotions - because of the accidental death of his own family -investigates the crime. What he finds may create more questions than answers.

Who’s in it. Humanité stars Emmanuel Schotté as Pharaon De Winter, Séverine Caneele as Domino, Philippe Tullier as Joseph and Ghislain Ghesquère as Police Chief, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Humanité has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Humanité page.

If you liked it. Fans of Humanité tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Humanité (1999)?
In US, Humanité is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Humanité worth watching?
Humanité holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Humanité?
Humanité stars Emmanuel Schotté, Séverine Caneele, Philippe Tullier, Ghislain Ghesquère and Darius.
When was Humanité released?
Humanité was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.