The Libertine fingerprintFunny, strong craft, light on feelings.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic
Some sharp wit and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
History, a real life story, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Libertine is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic
Emotionally, it's melancholic.
Some sharp wit and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit and dark humor.
History, a real life story, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, a real life story, and politics. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
The performances, dialogue, and characters stand out.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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He didn't resist temptation. He pursued it.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.
1 h 54 min
The Libertine runs 1 h 54 min.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Not quite. Audiences rate The Libertine higher (63) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
No. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 99% of its budget.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.
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6.2
