Luster (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2002, Luster is a comedy and drama film directed by Everett Lewis, running about 90 minutes. “What Makes You Shine?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An irreverent and refreshing take on the queer world of sex, lust and unrequited love. Lanky, blue haired Jackson, record store employee and poet, is in love with most of the men in his life! A refreshing departure from the typical gay love story, LUSTER is a raw and darkly comic look at young punks in love.
Who’s in it. Luster stars Justin Herwick as Jackson, Shane Powers as Sam, B. Wyatt as Jed and Susannah Melvoin as Sandra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Luster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Luster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Luster tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Luster (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Luster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Luster worth watching?
- Luster holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Luster?
- Luster stars Justin Herwick, Shane Powers, B. Wyatt, Susannah Melvoin and Jonah Blechman.
- When was Luster released?
- Luster was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.