Luther (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2003, Luther is a drama and history film directed by Eric Till, running about 123 minutes. “Rebel. Genius. Liberator.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the early 16th Century idealistic German monk Martin Luther, disgusted by the materialism in the church, begins the dialogue that will lead to the Protestant Reformation.
Who’s in it. Luther stars Joseph Fiennes as Martin Luther, Jonathan Firth as Girolamo Aleander, Claire Cox as Katharina von Bora and Alfred Molina as Johann Tetzel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Luther has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $29.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Luther page.
If you liked it. Fans of Luther tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Luther (2003)?
- In US, Luther is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Luther worth watching?
- Luther holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Luther?
- Luther stars Joseph Fiennes, Jonathan Firth, Claire Cox, Alfred Molina and Peter Ustinov.
- When was Luther released?
- Luther was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.