Luce

R

Released Aug 2, 2019

1 hr. 49 min.

Drama

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A liberal-minded couple are forced to reconsider their image of their adopted son after he writes a disturbing essay for a class assignment.

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Critics Consensus

Luce brings a stellar ensemble to bear on a satisfyingly complex story that addresses its timely themes in thought-provoking fashion.

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Terri R

Thoughtful and well act d

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/28/19

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Daryl S

Difficult subject handled really well. One scene was too on the nose but it was held up by a stellar from Octavia Spencer.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/19

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Rhondrea

Very well thought of movie...however, the ending was rushed and left you hanging! Would have been a great story if they worked on a better ending!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/10/19

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Ronson

The acting was superb and the story engrossing. I really enjoyed the movie tremendously. Just unsure of the ending and would like to hear what others thought it meant.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/04/19

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Randy C

A great story and great acting. Octavia Spencer deserves another Oscar for this one. The young man playing Luce was amazing as well. The movie constantly makes you teeter the line of who is telling the truth and who is lying. It was a roller coaster of a ride and it keeps you thinking about race, stereotypes, etc for days after.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/04/19

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ARI

Small, Powerful Character-Driven Drama which leads you in a Surprising way! You think its one thing but it goes in a different direction & thats a Good thing! Excellent Performances.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/04/19

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Julius Onah

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Naomi Watts

Amy Edgar

Octavia Spencer

Harriet Carter

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Luce Edgar

Tim Roth

Peter Edgar

Norbert Leo Butz

Dan Towson

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

It's a smart and provocative examination of unconscious bias and race in America.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 9, 2019

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Ed Potton

Times (UK)

Adapted by Onah and JC Lee from Lee's play of the same name, it's chilling and provocative, sharply written and sensationally acted by a cast of big-hitters and unknowns.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 8, 2019

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Kelvin Harrison jnr, the young star of It Comes by Night, is superb in a shifting, slippery role. ... A performance and a film worth mulling over.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 8, 2019

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

Julius Onah's psychological thriller is captivating, insightful and ultimately unforgettable.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 17, 2023

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Luce is a deeply layered, strategic thriller whose take on white guilt and black existentialism is always at a thoughtful boil. It’s one of the year’s very best films.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 22, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

A stagelike drama to ask questions about America for which there are no right answers, just an ongoing dialogue, which the material hopes the audience will investigate for themselves.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 26, 2022

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Synopsis

A liberal-minded couple are forced to reconsider their image of their adopted son after he writes a disturbing essay for a class assignment.

Director: Julius Onah
Executive Producer: Rob Feng, J.C. Lee, Amber Wang
Screenwriter: Julius Onah, J.C. Lee
Distributor: Neon, Topic
Production Co: Dream Factory Group
Rating: R (Nudity|Language Throughout|Sexual Content|Some Drug Use)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 2, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 27, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.0M
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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