Luther (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Luther is a 2003 biographical drama directed by Eric Till, starring Alfred Molina, Peter Ustinov and Bruno Ganz. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $29.6 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Eric Till
- Original language
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English - Studio
- R.S. Entertainment
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Luther About?
The premise of Luther without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the early 16th century, Martin Luther, a young and idealistic German monk, becomes increasingly troubled by the corruption and materialism he observes within the Catholic Church. His growing concerns lead him to challenge established doctrines and practices, initiating a profound theological debate that ultimately sparks the Protestant Reformation and reshapes the religious landscape of Europe.
Luther Themes & Keywords
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- erfurt germany
- 95 theses
- justice
- hypocrisy
- protestant reformation
- germany
- university
- nun
- reference to the old testament
- reference to the new testament
- augsburg germany
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- papal bull
- common law
- reference to jesus christ
- commercialism
- husband wife relationship
- wittenberg germany
- theologian
- worms germany
- catholicism
- lutheran
- vatican
- trial
- renaissance
- inquisition
- translation
- sermon
- rome italy
- monastery
- holy communion
- catholic
- religion
- christianity
- catholic church
- character name as title
- martin luther character
- mutiny
- catholicism vs protestantism
- european wars of religion
- 1500s
- 1530s
- 1510s
- 1520s
- prince
- church
- priest
- monk
- pope leo x
- pope
Luther Cast
Alfred Molina leads the cast, with Peter Ustinov and Bruno Ganz. Directed by Eric Till; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Eric Till
More from Eric Till
More films directed by Eric Till: Duct Tape Forever, Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace, The Girl Next Door and Murder at My Door.
Luther Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Luther 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 45% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 5.6
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TMDB 64% User score
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Luther Plot Summary
What happens in Luther from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens in a raging thunderstorm in 1505, where the young monk Martin Luther is driven to vow a life devoted to God and becomes an Augustinian friar. The initial torment of his faith sets a quiet, persistent tone: he wrestles with a view of God as merciless and vengeful, even as he seeks a path that could reconcile faith with mercy.
Two years into life at St. Augustine’s Monastery in Erfurt, Luther grapples with doubt and spiritual turmoil. His elder mentor, Staupitz, encourages him to shift focus away from himself and toward Christ, urging a gentler understanding of the divine love that might redeem rather than condemn. This guidance marks a turning point in how he sees God and his own vocation.
Full summary
The whole story of Luther, scene by scene
Luther Box Office & Budget
Luther grossed $29.6 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 99% of what it cost. $5.8 million came from the US and Canada and $23.8 million (80%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$29.6M
99% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $5.8M
- International
- $23.8M
- Budget
- $30M
Luther Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Luther.
How Well Do You Know Luther?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In 1505, what event drives the young monk Martin Luther to vow a life devoted to God?
Luther Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Lutero” and “Luther 2003”.
- Also known as
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- Lutero
- Luther 2003
- Luter
- Luther - Genio, ribelle, liberatore
- Лютер
- לותר
- Лутер
- 루터
- 路德传
- Liuteris
- Пристрасті за Лютером
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Luther FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Luther, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Luther?
Luther runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Luther released?
Luther was released on September 26, 2003.
Who directed Luther?
Luther was directed by Eric Till.
More films by Eric Till Who is in the cast of Luther?
Luther stars Alfred Molina, Peter Ustinov and Bruno Ganz, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Luther make at the box office?
Luther grossed $29.6 million worldwide ($5.8 million domestic, $23.8 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is Luther rated?
Luther has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Luther have a post-credit scene?
No. Luther has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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