The Human Factor (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2021, The Human Factor is a history and documentary film directed by Dror Moreh, running about 108 minutes. “The untold, behind-the-scenes story, of the Middle East peace process” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. How US politicians and diplomats, over the past 25 years, have come close to achieving something almost impossible: securing peace between the State of Israel and its Arab and like-minded neighbors, mired in a struggle both dialectical and violent since the early 20th century, due to historical and religious reasons, entrenched offenses and prejudices, and the invisible and tyrannical hand of third countries' geopolitical interests in the area.
Who’s in it. The Human Factor stars Dennis Ross as Self - Negotiator, Martin Indyk as Self - Negotiator, Gamal Helal as Self - Negotiator and Aaron Miller as Self - Negotiator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Human Factor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Human Factor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Human Factor tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Human Factor (2021)?
- In US, The Human Factor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Human Factor worth watching?
- The Human Factor holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Human Factor?
- The Human Factor stars Dennis Ross, Martin Indyk, Gamal Helal, Aaron Miller and Daniel Kurtzer.
- When was The Human Factor released?
- The Human Factor was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.