Luther and I (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2017, Luther and I is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Julia von Heinz, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. As a nun, Katharina von Bora lives the life destined for her until she comes into contact with a completely new world of thought in the early 20s through the writings of Martin Luther. She flees with some of her co-sisters and comes without legal status, without income and rejected by her family to Wittenberg, where she meets Martin Luther personally. Katharina decides to marry the reformer and, as his wife, becomes a respected housekeeper, an equal interlocutor and the mother of their children together.
Who’s in it. Luther and I stars Max Mauff as Franz Nussbaum, Devid Striesow as Martin Luther, Ludwig Trepte as Philipp Melanchthon and Karoline Schuch as Katharina von Bora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Luther and I has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Luther and I page.
If you liked it. Fans of Luther and I tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Luther and I (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Luther and I change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Luther and I worth watching?
- Luther and I holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Luther and I?
- Luther and I stars Max Mauff, Devid Striesow, Ludwig Trepte, Karoline Schuch and Claudia Messner.
- When was Luther and I released?
- Luther and I was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.