Illuminata (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1998, Illuminata is a drama film directed by John Turturro, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. It's the start of the 20th century, and Tuccio, resident playwright of a theatre repertory company offers the owners of the company his new play, "Illuminata". They reject it, saying it's not finished, and intrigue starts that involves influential critic Bevalaqua, theatre star Celimene, young lead actors and other theatre residents
Who’s in it. Illuminata stars John Turturro as Tuccio, Christopher Walken as Bevalaqua, Susan Sarandon as Celimene and Rufus Sewell as Dominique, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Illuminata has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Illuminata page.
If you liked it. Fans of Illuminata tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Illuminata (1998)?
- In US, Illuminata is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Illuminata worth watching?
- Illuminata holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Illuminata?
- Illuminata stars John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Susan Sarandon, Rufus Sewell and Beverly D'Angelo.
- When was Illuminata released?
- Illuminata was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.