

Luther
“Rebel. Genius. Liberator.”
During the early 16th century, idealistic German monk Martin Luther, disgusted by the materialism in the church, begins the dialogue that will lead to the Protestant Reformation.
Where to watch Luther in United States
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Where is Luther streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Joyn, Netzkino | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Luther
Luther is a 2003 English-language drama and history film directed by Eric Till. The cast is led by Joseph Fiennes, Jonathan Firth, Claire Cox. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Luther was produced by NFP Teleart Berlin, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and Eikon Media and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on October 29, 2003, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $29 million worldwide.
- Director
- Eric Till
- Writers
- Camille Thomasson, Bart Gavigan
- Release date
- October 29, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $29 million
- Production
- NFP Teleart Berlin, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Eikon Media
Luther cast & crew
Luther was directed by Eric Till and written by Camille Thomasson and Bart Gavigan.
The cast features Joseph Fiennes as Martin Luther, Jonathan Firth as Girolamo Aleander, Claire Cox as Katharina von Bora, Alfred Molina as Johann Tetzel, Peter Ustinov as Frederick, and Bruno Ganz as Johann von Staupitz.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Harvey, cinematography is by Robert Fraisse, and it was produced by Alexander Thies and Kurt Rittig.
Is Luther worth watching?
Luther holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 337 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Luther is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Luther
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Cast of Luther

Joseph Fiennes
Martin Luther

Jonathan Firth
Girolamo Aleander

Claire Cox
Katharina von Bora

Alfred Molina
Johann Tetzel

Peter Ustinov
Frederick

Bruno Ganz
Johann von Staupitz

Uwe Ochsenknecht
Leo X

Maria Simon
Hanna

Mathieu Carrière
Cardinal Jacob Cajetan

Benjamin Sadler
Georg Spalatin
Jochen Horst
Andreas Karlstadt

Marco Hofschneider
Ulrich
Luther — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Luther in United States?
Luther is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Luther in?
Luther is originally in English, with audio tracks including Latin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Luther?
Luther runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is Luther rated?
Luther is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 337 ratings.











