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Luce

  • 20192019
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  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
13K
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Tim Roth, Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, and Kelvin Harrison Jr. in Luce (2019)
A married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student.
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A married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status... Read allA married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student.A married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
13K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Julius Onah
  • Writers
    • J.C. Lee(screenplay by)
    • Julius Onah(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Naomi Watts
    • Octavia Spencer
    • Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Top credits
  • Director
    • Julius Onah
  • Writers
    • J.C. Lee(screenplay by)
    • Julius Onah(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Naomi Watts
    • Octavia Spencer
    • Kelvin Harrison Jr.
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 225User reviews
    • 104Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 25 nominations

    Videos9

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    Naomi Watts and Tim Roth Reunite for Family Drama 'Luce'
    Clip 2:46
    Naomi Watts and Tim Roth Reunite for Family Drama 'Luce'
    "The Teacher" Clip
    Clip 0:33
    "The Teacher" Clip
    Kelvin Harrison Jr. Plots a Comedy With Sterling K. Brown and Octavia Spencer
    Video 3:09
    Kelvin Harrison Jr. Plots a Comedy With Sterling K. Brown and Octavia Spencer

    Photos58

    Tim Roth at an event for Luce (2019)
    Naomi Watts at an event for Luce (2019)
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    Naomi Watts at an event for Luce (2019)
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    Tim Roth at an event for Luce (2019)
    Shari Frilot and Julius Onah at an event for Luce (2019)

    Top cast

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    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Amy Edgaras Amy Edgar
    Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer
    • Harriet Wilsonas Harriet Wilson
    Kelvin Harrison Jr.
    Kelvin Harrison Jr.
    • Luce Edgaras Luce Edgar
    Tim Roth
    Tim Roth
    • Peter Edgaras Peter Edgar
    Norbert Leo Butz
    Norbert Leo Butz
    • Principal Danas Principal Dan
    Andrea Bang
    Andrea Bang
    • Stephanie Kimas Stephanie Kim
    Marsha Stephanie Blake
    Marsha Stephanie Blake
    • Rosemaryas Rosemary
    Astro
    Astro
    • Deshaun Meeksas Deshaun Meeks
    Omar Shariff Brunson Jr.
    Omar Shariff Brunson Jr.
    • Corey Johnsonas Corey Johnson
    • (as Omar Brunson)
    Noah Gaynor
    Noah Gaynor
    • Kenny Orlickias Kenny Orlicki
    Christopher Mann
    Christopher Mann
    • Coach Reevesas Coach Reeves
    Hannah Cabell
    Hannah Cabell
    • Lena Tennysonas Lena Tennyson
    Colton Osorio
    Colton Osorio
    • Little Boyas Little Boy
    Gibson Frazier
    Gibson Frazier
    • Manas Man
    Ian Unterman
    Ian Unterman
    • Other Manas Other Man
    Meredith Holzman
    Meredith Holzman
    • Womanas Woman
    Liza J. Bennett
    Liza J. Bennett
    • Karenas Karen
    Samantha Posey
    • Bethas Beth
    • Director
      • Julius Onah
    • Writers
      • J.C. Lee(screenplay by) (based on the play by)
      • Julius Onah(screenplay by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Kelvin Harrison Jr. actually wrote a paper on Frantz Fanon as part of his research for the role; Octavia Spencer then graded it, and that paper is the one seen onscreen.
    • Goofs
      When Amy is in her car following Luce who is on foot, she is travelling visibly quicker than he is yet never catches up or gets closer to him.
    • Quotes

      Luce Edgar: When I first met my mother, she couldn't pronounce my name. My father suggested that they rename me. They picked Luce, which means light.

    • Soundtracks
      Origami Tiger
      Written by Kate Miner

      Performed by Briana Lane and Kate Miner (as Winslow)

      By arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group

    User reviews225

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Unnecessarily convoluted and underwhelming half-baked misfire
    Outstanding score - it goes to show you how easily it can make or break a film. Casting and performances were great. Cinematography and directing were decent, but the writing/screenplay was unnecessarily convoluted and underwhelming in trying to create mystery and suspense, but instead presented a half-baked misfire of a plot. The slow pacing and choppy plot made the 109 min run-time feel like 3 hours. Luce missed a huge opportunity to be something great had it had more substance than filler. It's a very generous 6/10 from me.
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    • Top_Dawg_Critic
    • Oct 28, 2019

    FAQ1

    • What was wrong with Ms. Wilson's sister when she got out of the shower and her sister was downstairs?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook Page
      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Đứa Con Trai Hoàn Hảo
    • Filming locations
      • New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dream Factory Group
      • Altona Filmhaus
      • Endeavor Content
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,010,613
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $132,987
      • Aug 4, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,268,204
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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