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Human Capital

2020 · 95 min

A somber, quietly tense drama that examines class and consequence through interlocking lives, asking for patience and emotional engagement.

Directed by
Marc Meyers
Genres
Crime, Drama
Starring
Liev Schreiber, Marisa Tomei, Peter Sarsgaard
Tagline
Every life has a price.
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Marc Meyers
Genres
Crime, Drama
Starring
Liev Schreiber, Marisa Tomei, Peter Sarsgaard
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How it feels

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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • class
  • family
  • guilt
  • betrayal
  • morality
Places
  • suburbs
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
crime, drama
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Cinematography
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Runtime
95 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
German, English, Italian

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