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Luminous Motion is a 2000 drama directed by Bette Gordon. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Critics gave it 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

IMDb rating
5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
53%
Metascore
60
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Luminous Motion (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Bette Gordon
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Luminous Motion About?

The premise of Luminous Motion without spoilers.

Following a mother and son on the open road, this drama portrays their precarious journey away from conventional life. Ten-year-old Phillip finds education in unexpected places, learning from his mother's unique approach as they travel. Their nomadic existence offers freedom but also poses challenges as they grapple with the desire for a more stable future and the uncertainties of their path.

Luminous Motion Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of Luminous Motion

Directed by Bette Gordon.

Ratings

Luminous Motion Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Luminous Motion 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

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FAQ

Luminous Motion FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

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

How long is Luminous Motion?

Luminous Motion runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Luminous Motion released?

Luminous Motion was released on May 19, 2000.

Who directed Luminous Motion?

Luminous Motion was directed by Bette Gordon.

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How is Luminous Motion rated?

Luminous Motion has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic and 49% on TMDB.

Does Luminous Motion have a post-credit scene?

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

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