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Martin Luther

1953·Movie
1h 45min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Hopeful and moving

  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2

World

A real life story, history, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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"No man can command my conscience!"

A biopic of Martin Luther, covering his life between 1505 and 1530, and the birth of the Protestant Reformation movement.
Historical DramaBiopicReligious ReformationFaith and Courage16th Century EuropeTheological ConflictMartin LutherPeriod PieceClassic Cinema

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Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Martin Luther

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Where can I stream Martin Luther legally?

Martin Luther is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Pure Flix, FlixFling, and IndieFlix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandor, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Martin Luther worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Martin Luther?

1 h 45 min

Martin Luther runs 1 h 45 min.

Is Martin Luther based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Martin Luther in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Martin Luther?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Martin Luther in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Martin Luther use?

Translation ConventionThe Good KingNot Big Enough for the Two of UsNice Job Fixing It, Villain!Get Out!The HereticRealpolitikShut Up, Hannibal!Broken PedestalSurprise PartyCorrupt ChurchTruth in Televisionand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Martin Luther, including Translation Convention, The Good King, Not Big Enough for the Two of Us.