Synopsis
Two cutting-edge scientists give 'birth' to a Neanderthal—the first to walk the earth for some 35,000 years—in order to attempt to answer these questions. Part 'normal' child, part science experiment, William’s 'parents' struggle with the best way to raise him. As William grows toward adulthood, he is educated in the human experiences of love and intimacy. But his primitive impulses begin to emerge the more he tries to conform to human expectations, leading to tragic consequences for him and his loved ones.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic57/100
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Tim DisneyDirector
- Tim DisneyWriter
- J. T. AllenWriter
- Craig WedrenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Maria DizziaDr. Sullivan
- Will BrittainWilliam
- Waleed ZuaiterDr. Reed
- Susan ParkSarah
- Beth GrantDr. Thomas
- Paul GuilfoylePresident Clayborn
- Jerry WassermanChairman Douglass
- Ted ColeTed
- David NyklPrincipal Bernstein
- Noel JohansenDr. Winslow
- Callum Seagram AirlieWilliam, age 10
- Christian ConveryWilliam, age 5
Stills
Themes
experimentdnacollegeprivate schoolcloningteenage crushuniversityscientistparentingoutsiderneanderthalstandardized tests