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Luminous (2022): Cast

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Luminous is a 2022 documentary directed by Sam Smartt, starring Larry Molnar. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and was made on a reported $250,000 budget.

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Luminous (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Sam Smartt
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Budget
$250K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Luminous About?

The premise of Luminous without spoilers.

The film follows astronomer Larry Molnar, a professor at Calvin College, as he embarks on a five-year journey to test his groundbreaking prediction: the near-future explosion of a star. As the first astronomer to publicly make such a forecast, Molnar faces skepticism from his peers, and the potential impact on professional reputations is substantial. The documentary chronicles his efforts to validate his prediction under intense international scrutiny, exploring the challenges and implications of his extraordinary claim.

Luminous Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • astronomy
  • science
  • nature
  • discovery
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Cast & crew

Luminous Cast

Larry Molnar stars in Luminous. Directed by Sam Smartt.

From the director

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One more film directed by Sam Smartt: Wagonmasters.

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Videos

Luminous Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Luminous.

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FAQ

Luminous FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Luminous, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Luminous?

Luminous runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Luminous released?

Luminous was released on May 1, 2022.

Who directed Luminous?

Luminous was directed by Sam Smartt.

More films by Sam Smartt

Who is in the cast of Luminous?

Luminous stars Larry Molnar.

What was the budget of Luminous?

Luminous had a reported budget of $250,000.

Does Luminous have a post-credit scene?

No. Luminous has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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