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Love and Human Remains

  • 1993
  • R
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
Love and Human Remains (1993)
Dark ComedySatireComedyDrama

In Edmonton, Canada, a failed actor lives with a bookish woman, whom he dated before coming out as a homosexual. While they and their friends each aim to find love and sexual gratification, ... Read allIn Edmonton, Canada, a failed actor lives with a bookish woman, whom he dated before coming out as a homosexual. While they and their friends each aim to find love and sexual gratification, a serial killer stalks the city's women.In Edmonton, Canada, a failed actor lives with a bookish woman, whom he dated before coming out as a homosexual. While they and their friends each aim to find love and sexual gratification, a serial killer stalks the city's women.

  • Director
    • Denys Arcand
  • Writer
    • Brad Fraser
  • Stars
    • Thomas Gibson
    • Ruth Marshall
    • Cameron Bancroft
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    2.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Denys Arcand
    • Writer
      • Brad Fraser
    • Stars
      • Thomas Gibson
      • Ruth Marshall
      • Cameron Bancroft
    • 22User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Thomas Gibson
    Thomas Gibson
    • David
    Ruth Marshall
    Ruth Marshall
    • Candy
    Cameron Bancroft
    Cameron Bancroft
    • Bernie
    Mia Kirshner
    Mia Kirshner
    • Benita
    Joanne Vannicola
    Joanne Vannicola
    • Jerri
    Matthew Ferguson
    Matthew Ferguson
    • Kane
    Rick Roberts
    Rick Roberts
    • Robert
    Aidan Devine
    Aidan Devine
    • Sal
    • (as Aidan Devin)
    Robert Higden
    Robert Higden
    • The Editor
    Sylvain Morin
    • The Drag Queen
    Ben Watt
    • The Native Boy
    Karen Young
    • The Singer
    Serge Houde
    Serge Houde
    • The Cowboy
    Alex Wylding
    • The First Victim
    Polly Shannon
    Polly Shannon
    • The Second Victim
    Annie Juneau
    Annie Juneau
    • The Third Victim
    Maurice Podbrey
    Maurice Podbrey
    • The Theater Director
    Geneviève Angers
    Geneviève Angers
    • Director
      • Denys Arcand
    • Writer
      • Brad Fraser
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Based on the play entitled "unidentified human remains and the true nature of love"
    • Quotes

      Candy: I want more than just sex.

      David: That's why God invented television.

    • Crazy credits
      Credits scroll from right to left.
    • Alternate versions
      Originally rated "NC-17", some sex was trimmed to be re-rated "R".
    • Connections
      Features One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
    • Soundtracks
      Can't Help Falling In Love
      Written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore and George David Weiss

      Performed by Karen Young

    User reviews22

    Featured review
    8/10

    Thought Provoking and Offbeat Drama

    Extremely good cinematic story of gay, embittered former teen star, now waiting tables. The sexual ambiguities are explored here realistically, and with an actual human face. This, and throw in a serial killer on the loose, and you have LOVE AND THE HUMAN REMAINS. A well portrayed drama, a strange sense of humor and a mystery. The screenplay is fluid and believable. The performances are well above average, and the twists in the story are sharp.

    This certainly isn't everyone's ideal notion of a movie, but for those who appreciate something different and slickly written, it's very much worthy of your time. Highly recommended.
    • Mitch-38
    • Feb 17, 2001
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    • Release date
      • June 23, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures Classics
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Love & Human Remains
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Atlantis Films
      • First Choice Films
      • Max Films Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $542,985
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $28,280
      • Jun 4, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $542,985
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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