The Libertine (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2004, The Libertine is a drama and romance film directed by Laurence Dunmore, running about 114 minutes. “He didn't resist temptation. He pursued it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.
Who’s in it. The Libertine stars Johnny Depp as Rochester, Samantha Morton as Elizabeth Barry, John Malkovich as Charles II and Rosamund Pike as Elizabeth Malet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Libertine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Libertine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Libertine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Libertine (2004)?
- In US, The Libertine is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Libertine worth watching?
- The Libertine holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Libertine?
- The Libertine stars Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Rosamund Pike and Paul Ritter.
- When was The Libertine released?
- The Libertine was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.