Luce
Seen it?2019 | 109 min | Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A star athlete and top student, Luce's idealized image is challenged by one of his teachers when his unsettling views on political violence come to light, putting a strain on family bonds while igniting intense debates on race and identity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 3 Independent Spirit Awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 66K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Julius Onah
- Kelvin Harrison Jr.Luce Edgar
- Naomi WattsAmy Edgar
- Octavia SpencerHarriet Wilson
- Tim RothPeter Edgar
- Norbert Leo ButzDan Towson
- Andrea BangStephanie Kim
- Marsha Stephanie BlakeRosemary Wilson
- Omar BrunsonCorey Johnson
- Noah GaynorKenny Orlicki
- StroDeShaun Meeks