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      The Libertine

      R Released Nov 25, 2005 1 hr. 54 min. History Drama List
      34% 122 Reviews Tomatometer 58% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score John Wilmot (Johnny Depp), the egotistical second Earl of Rochester, leads an entirely debauched life. When not writing bawdy verse, Wilmot spends his time imbibing massive amounts of alcohol and bedding myriad women, including Elizabeth Barry (Samantha Morton). When King Charles II (John Malkovich) commissions him to write a play, he happily agrees. But after Wilmot foolishly uses his big break to skewer the crown, he must face a furious Charles -- and the real possibility of exile. Read More Read Less Watch on Peacock Stream Now

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      Despite Johnny Depp's zealous performance, muddled direction and murky cinematography hinder The Libertine.

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      Kathryn V Another outstanding performance by Johnny Depp. I didnt think I would go for this type of movie at first, but his acting drew me right in as usual. I couldn't even say that it was his best performance, he does too many types of movies and he gives 100% in all of them. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/23 Full Review betsy a Wonderful performances by Depp, Pike, and Morton, despite a slight lull in the middle, the energy of the storyline kept me invested to the end. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/23/23 Full Review Ari . Pretty interesting until about 60% of the way through, but stops tracking after that for me. As 8s customary of biopics. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/17/23 Full Review Teri D This movie was great! Some of Johnny Depp's best acting! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Beatri J this movie isn't for all but i liked it the plot interesting Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/03/23 Full Review Audience Member Loved it. But definitely for fans of long and slow and dark period dramas. And syphilis. Definitely fans of watching a man's face rot off from syphilis will also love this film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Keith Phipps AV Club [Director] Dunmore creates a memorably grimy London, but the moral grime covering the film proves less memorable. Rated: D+ Nov 27, 2006 Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald I enjoyed it - or much of it - for reasons that have everything to do with Johnny Depp. Rated: 3/5 Aug 1, 2006 Full Review Sam Toy Empire Magazine The story, like the cinematography, is overly foggy and under-illuminated. Rated: 2/5 Apr 1, 2006 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Despite its many flaws, The Libertine is a film worth watching, if only for the restorative talents of [Johnny] Depp and [John] Malkovich. Nov 14, 2019 Full Review Dave White Movies.com Big dull drag of a movie. Rated: 2/5 Apr 4, 2011 Full Review Joshua Starnes ComingSoon.net Slightly pretentious, but original enough to be a bit interesting, and buoyed by strong performances from Depp and Morton, The Libertine is a decent telling of a historical footnote, most interesting because of its strong feminist message. Rated: 7/10 Mar 29, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis John Wilmot (Johnny Depp), the egotistical second Earl of Rochester, leads an entirely debauched life. When not writing bawdy verse, Wilmot spends his time imbibing massive amounts of alcohol and bedding myriad women, including Elizabeth Barry (Samantha Morton). When King Charles II (John Malkovich) commissions him to write a play, he happily agrees. But after Wilmot foolishly uses his big break to skewer the crown, he must face a furious Charles -- and the real possibility of exile.
      Director
      Laurence Dunmore
      Executive Producer
      Chase Bailey, Steve Christian, Louise Goodsill
      Screenwriter
      Stephen Jeffreys
      Distributor
      Weinstein Co.
      Production Co
      Mr. Mudd
      Rating
      R (Strong Sexuality Inc. Dialogue|Language|Violence)
      Genre
      History, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 25, 2005, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 10, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $4.8M
      Sound Mix
      Dolby SRD, Dolby Digital
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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