Martin Luther (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1953, Martin Luther is a drama and history film directed by Irving Pichel, running about 105 minutes. “"No man can command my conscience!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A biopic of Martin Luther, covering his life between 1505 and 1530, and the birth of the Protestant Reformation movement.
Who’s in it. Martin Luther stars Niall MacGinnis as Martin Luther, John Ruddock as Vicar von Staupitz, Pierre Lefevre as Spalatin and Guy Verney as Melanchthon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Martin Luther has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Martin Luther page.
If you liked it. Fans of Martin Luther tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Martin Luther (1953)?
- In US, Martin Luther is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Martin Luther worth watching?
- Martin Luther holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Martin Luther?
- Martin Luther stars Niall MacGinnis, John Ruddock, Pierre Lefevre, Guy Verney and Alastair Hunter.
- When was Martin Luther released?
- Martin Luther was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.