Luminous Motion (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2000, Luminous Motion is a drama film directed by Bette Gordon, running about 95 minutes. “an amoral tale” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mom and her 10-year-old son motor around the country as she makes ends meet by turning tricks until her car breaks down. She then temporarily takes up with a hardware store owner until she gets her own place. Then the kid's father shows up to try to take the two over.
Who’s in it. Luminous Motion stars Eric Lloyd as Phillip, Deborah Kara Unger as Mom, Terry Kinney as Pedro and Jamey Sheridan as Dad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Luminous Motion has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $51.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Luminous Motion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Luminous Motion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Luminous Motion (2000)?
- In US, Luminous Motion is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Luminous Motion worth watching?
- Luminous Motion holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Luminous Motion?
- Luminous Motion stars Eric Lloyd, Deborah Kara Unger, Terry Kinney, Jamey Sheridan and James Berland.
- When was Luminous Motion released?
- Luminous Motion was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.