Human Capital
Human Capital

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Human Capital

2020
Movie
95 min
English

Ian begins a relationship with Drew's daughter, who works in the financial sector. The couple gets involved in a tragic accident that will change their lives forever. At the same time, the accident has a major impact on both their families who, despite the class difference, cross paths.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Marc MeyersonGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A devastating bike accident connects two families from different sides of the economic spectrum. When a widowed hedge fund investor's former nanny, now a struggling single mother, is critically injured in a hit-and-run, her son, a dedicated student, seeks justice.

Critical Reception

Human Capital received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of the lead actors and the film's thematic exploration of class and ambition. However, some critics found the pacing uneven and the narrative somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Strong performances, particularly from Liev Schreiber and Marisa Tomei, anchor the film.

  • The film offers an intriguing, if sometimes predictable, look at class disparity and its consequences.

  • The narrative weaves together multiple perspectives effectively, though some plot points feel underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's thought-provoking themes and the acting. Some viewers found the story compelling, while others wished for a more satisfying resolution or more depth in certain character arcs.

Fun Fact

The film is an American adaptation of the 2013 Italian film "Il capitale umano" (Human Capital), which was itself inspired by Stephen Amidon's 2008 novel of the same name.

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An engrossing mystery, 'Human Capital' deserves credit for trying to deal with issues that affect adults, with the talented cast and carefully modulated performances as considerable bonuses. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... http...