Humane

Humane is currently streaming in the US on Hulu and Philo, and it earns its premise rather than just borrowing genre trappings. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 5/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Jay Baruchel's performance is the anchor the more ambitious scenes need. Start it on Hulu whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Humane earns its spot. What makes Humane work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. In the wake of an environmental collapse that has forced humanity to shed 20% of its population, a family dinner erupts into chaos when a father's plan to enlist in the government's new euthanasia program goes horribly awry. Jay Baruchel and Emily Hampshire lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2024. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Viewers burned by ambitious sci-fi that could not sustain its premise should give Humane a chance. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Watch for Jay Baruchel in particular — the performance elevates the material. Satisfying on multiple levels.