Luster

2010·Movie
1h 21min·NR
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some absurdist humor and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Dark Humor7
  • Cringe Humor4

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Know Your Enemy

Thomas Luster is a troubled businessman who tries to make sense of a life being driven out-of-control by a force closer to home than he first realizes. When he discovers that the man working against him is another side of his own personality he is forced to fight back against his manipulative alter-ego as murder, madness and mayhem combine to take Luster on the most bizarre and terrifying ride of his life.
Psychological ThrillerAlter-EgoMind-BendingTroubled BusinessmanMurder and MadnessBizarre and TerrifyingManipulationUnstable Reality

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Luster

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Where can I stream Luster legally?

Luster is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Luster worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 4.8 and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Luster rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Luster?

1 h 21 min

Luster runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Luster?

Critics40
Audiences46

Yes. Critics average 40 and audiences 46 out of 100, so both groups see Luster much the same way.

What language is Luster in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Luster?

6ATAUCACHDEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Luster in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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