Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- earnest
- devotional
- solemn
- historical film night
- religious studies viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the historical treatment competent but more dull than inspiring, resulting in mixed reviews.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Martin Luther challenges cardinals, princes, and church hierarchy while insisting that scripture and faith be accessible to ordinary believers.
The story follows Luther from his monastic vow through his opposition to corruption and the emergence of the Reformation.
The film dramatizes Martin Luther's life amid the sixteenth-century Catholic Church and the religious upheaval that led to Protestantism.
The central conflicts concern sanctification, hypocrisy, justice, righteousness, and the meaning of faith.
Films like Luther, and why
A Man for All Seasons
historical biographical drama centered on a reformer confronting institutional religious power
The Last Emperor
serious period biopic about an intellectually driven figure resisting entrenched authority
The Mission
faith-centered historical drama portraying personal conviction against political and religious institutions
Movie Details
- Director
- Eric Till
- Release Date
- 2003-10-29
- Runtime
- 123 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (342)
Cast
- Joseph Fiennes
- Jonathan Firth
- Claire Cox
- Alfred Molina
- Peter Ustinov
- Bruno Ganz
- Uwe Ochsenknecht
- Maria Simon
- Mathieu Carrière
- Benjamin Sadler
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Luther about?
- A fervent sixteenth-century monk challenges the corruption of the Catholic Church and becomes the catalyst for a religious revolution.
- What is Luther like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Luther as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Luther violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Luther as mild.
- What did critics think of Luther?
- Critics generally found the historical treatment competent but more dull than inspiring, resulting in mixed reviews.
- Which films are like Luther?
- Films with a similar feel include A Man for All Seasons, The Last Emperor, and The Mission.
- How long is Luther?
- Luther runs 123 minutes.
- Where can I watch Luther?
- In United States, Luther is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
