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Luce

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A liberal-minded couple are forced to reconsider their image of their adopted son after he writes a disturbing essay for a class assignment.

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Critics Consensus

Luce brings a stellar ensemble to bear on a satisfyingly complex story that addresses its timely themes in thought-provoking fashion.

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Alissa Wilkinson Vox 05/21/2024
It’s a tense, sometimes incendiary movie that constantly challenges its audience. You never know who has the upper hand in any conversation, or who is telling the truth. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 11/09/2019
4/5
It's a smart and provocative examination of unconscious bias and race in America. Go to Full Review Ed Potton The Times (UK) 11/08/2019
4/5
Adapted by Onah and JC Lee from Lee's play of the same name, it's chilling and provocative, sharply written and sensationally acted by a cast of big-hitters and unknowns. Go to Full Review Brittany Patrice Witherspoon Pop Culture Reviews 07/14/2024
5/5
Julius Onah’s use of the grand cinematic space to bring the themes of black identity, power dynamics and privilege to the big screen is remarkable. Go to Full Review Alex Billington FirstShowing.net 06/11/2024
9.5/10
A brilliant, challenging film that provokes the audience as much as it provokes the characters, and represents our troubled times in an ingenious way. Go to Full Review Mia McCullough Book & Film Globe 05/21/2024
4/5
The acting in this film is superb all around, with a special shout out to Marsha Stephanie Blake who does a spectacular turn. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Terri R 09/28/2019 Thoughtful and well act d See more Daryl S 09/15/2019 Difficult subject handled really well. One scene was too on the nose but it was held up by a stellar from Octavia Spencer. See more Rhondrea 09/10/2019 Very well thought of movie...however, the ending was rushed and left you hanging! Would have been a great story if they worked on a better ending! See more Ronson 09/04/2019 The acting was superb and the story engrossing. I really enjoyed the movie tremendously. Just unsure of the ending and would like to hear what others thought it meant. See more Randy C 09/04/2019 A great story and great acting. Octavia Spencer deserves another Oscar for this one. The young man playing Luce was amazing as well. The movie constantly makes you teeter the line of who is telling the truth and who is lying. It was a roller coaster of a ride and it keeps you thinking about race, stereotypes, etc for days after. See more ARI 09/04/2019 Small, Powerful Character-Driven Drama which leads you in a Surprising way! You think its one thing but it goes in a different direction & thats a Good thing! Excellent Performances. See more Read all reviews
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Julius Onah

Director

Naomi Watts

Amy Edgar

Octavia Spencer

Harriet Carter

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Luce Edgar

Tim Roth

Peter Edgar

Norbert Leo Butz

Dan Towson

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Movie Info

Synopsis A liberal-minded couple are forced to reconsider their image of their adopted son after he writes a disturbing essay for a class assignment.
Director
Julius Onah
Producer
John Baker, Julius Onah, Andrew Yang
Screenwriter
Julius Onah, J.C. Lee
Distributor
Neon, Topic
Production Co
Dream Factory Group
Rating
R (Nudity|Language Throughout|Sexual Content|Some Drug Use)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 2, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 27, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.0M
Runtime
1h 49m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)