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Luther

2003Movie2 h 3 minPG-13

DramaHistory
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic475.5Rotten Tomatoes46%74%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic475.5Rotten Tomatoes46%74%

Summary

During the early 16th century, idealistic German monk Martin Luther, disgusted by the materialism in the church, begins the dialogue that will lead to the Protestant Reformation.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Eric Till
Written by
Camille Thomasson, Bart Gavigan
Produced by
Alexander Thies, Christian P. Stehr, Brigitte Rochow
Music by
Richard Harvey

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Facts

October 29, 2003 · 2 h 3 min · PG-13

Released
October 29, 2003
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Latin
Made in
Germany, United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$29 million
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Large Ham, Badass Preacher, Artistic License – History +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Luther?"

Questions about Luther

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Luther?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Luther from Apple TV Store. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Luther worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (47).

Is Luther okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Luther plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Luther a box office flop?

Budget$30 million
Box office$29 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $29 million worldwide, 98% of its budget.

What tropes does Luther use?

Large HamBadass PreacherArtistic License – HistoryCool TeacherWon't Do Your Dirty WorkMythology GagFire and Brimstone HellToken RomanceGood ShepherdPerformance AnxietyThe HereticDean Bittermanand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Large Ham, Badass Preacher, and Artistic License – History.