Humane

Humane

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 33 m

Language: english

Director: Caitlin Cronenberg

HorrorThriller

With Earth facing potential collapse, governments enact extreme measures to try and prevent widespread chaos. As humanity struggles for survival, desperation and terror grip the world in this unsettling portrayal of a society pushed to its limits.

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1

Family summoned to dinner

Amid escalating environmental crisis, Charles York calls his four adult children to dinner at his home, where his second wife Dawn is present. The gathering quickly grows tense as old grievances surface. The stage is set for a confrontation over loyalty, control, and a looming euthanasia program.

Evening York home
2

Charles reveals euthanasia plan

Charles discloses that he and Dawn have willingly joined the Department of Citizen Strategy's euthanasia program. The revelation shocks the siblings and fractures the family dynamic. The dinner conversation tightens into a bitter debate about loyalty and mortality.

During dinner York home
3

Dawn flees the house

Dawn sneaks out of the house, changing her mind about the plan. Her sudden departure leaves the family divided and anxious, intensifying the already volatile situation. The night shifts from argument to a tense search within the home.

Shortly after the announcement York home
4

Bob and armed D.O.C.S. agents arrive

Bob arrives with armed D.O.C.S. agents, turning the dinner into a high-stakes standoff. The family watches fear and anger ripple through the room as the government enforces its authority. The atmosphere becomes ominously controlled and dangerous.

Moments after Dawn's departure York home
5

Euthanasia scheduled for that evening

The family learns that Charles has scheduled his euthanasia for the same evening, with everyone present. Dawn's absence magnifies feelings of betrayal and anxiety. The clock ticks toward an irreversible decision.

That evening York home
6

Charles reschedules; cancellation threats

Charles attempts to reschedule the ceremony, but Bob presents cancellation documents that would freeze the family's assets and publicly brand him a traitor. The threat forces a grim, pressured choice under the watchful eyes of the agents. The family debates whether to proceed or resist the orders.

That moment York home
7

Charles dies; second body demanded

Charles's euthanasia is carried out, and his death shocks everyone. Bob informs the family that a second body must be collected as promised, with Mia exempt from euthanasia because she is a minor. The family faces a brutal ultimatum under government supervision.

Soon after euthanasia York home
8

Two-hour window to decide who dies

With Mia protected, the four Yorks face a two-hour deadline to decide which one of them will die. Guilt, fear, and accusations run high as the family weighs who should bear the burden. The atmosphere grows increasingly desperate and volatile.

Two hours later York home
9

Jared suggests Noah should die

Jared proposes Noah as the victim, citing Noah's adoption and perceived drain on the family. The suggestion deepens rifts among the siblings and hardens the brutal logic of the choice. Noah senses the danger and braces for confrontation.

During deliberations York home
10

Grace arrives; a shot rings out

Noah's girlfriend Grace arrives, triggering panic and a chaotic disturbance. A D.O.C.S. agent shoots Grace dead, amplifying the sense that violence may spill beyond the four walls. Noah fights to shield himself and his family as the situation spirals.

During the confrontation York home
11

Noah rejects the cycle; plan against Bob

Noah breaks free and continues to struggle with his siblings; Rachel volunteers to be euthanized to protect others. Noah then suggests a radical reversal: killing Bob instead of one of their own. The family teeters on the brink as plans shift from self-sacrifice to targeted rebellion.

Continuing confrontation York home
12

Climax: capture, casualties, and a future propoganda hint

The siblings lure Bob and the D.O.C.S. agents into the house, disarming them and taking them hostage. Ashley dies of injuries sustained during the struggle, and the group euthanizes the agent who shot Grace. Dawn is revealed to be in D.O.C.S. custody, leaving the family fractured and uncertain about future loyalties. Some time later, Noah performs a piano concert, while Bob appears in a government propaganda spot claiming Ashley and Grace volunteered for euthanasia.

After the confrontation York home / concert venue overlay

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:12

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