Luther
Seen it?2003 | 123 min | Drama, History
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Silence or Nuremberg, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$29 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 54K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Eric Till
- Joseph FiennesMartin Luther
- Jonathan FirthGirolamo Aleander
- Claire CoxKatharina von Bora
- Alfred MolinaJohann Tetzel
- Peter UstinovFrederick
- Bruno GanzJohann von Staupitz
- Uwe OchsenknechtLeo X
- Maria SimonHanna
- Mathieu CarrièreCardinal Jacob Cajetan
- Benjamin SadlerGeorg Spalatin