Only Human (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2004, Only Human is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Teresa de Pelegrí, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Leni takes Rafi to meet her family in Madrid. Leni's family is Jewish - mother, father, older sister and daughter, brother, and grandfather. Rafi is Palestinian, in Spain since age 12. Before her father returns from work, Leni reveals Rafi's origins. He accidentally drops a block of frozen soup out the flat window, probably killing a passerby. Leni initiates a cover-up and Rafi figures out the body is probably Leni's father. The body disappears and without telling the rest of the family what they know, Leni and Rafi organize a search for dad. Mom is sure he's having an affair. Leni's belly-dancing sister kisses Rafi. Her brother grabs a rifle to shoot the Arab. Can anything be put right?

Who’s in it. Only Human stars Norma Aleandro as Gloria Dali, Guillermo Toledo as Rafi, Marián Aguilera as Leni Dali and Fernando Ramallo as David Dalenski, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Only Human has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only Human page.

If you liked it. Fans of Only Human tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Only Human (2004)?
In GB, Only Human is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Only Human worth watching?
Only Human holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Only Human?
Only Human stars Norma Aleandro, Guillermo Toledo, Marián Aguilera, Fernando Ramallo and María Botto.
When was Only Human released?
Only Human was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.