The Libertine

Name: The Libertine
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2004-09-16
Duration: 1 h 54 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Rosamund Pike, Paul Ritter

2004·Movie·R·114 min·★ 5.9(487)

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“He didn't resist temptation. He pursued it.”

The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.

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About The Libertine

The Libertine is a 2004 English-language drama and romance film directed by Laurence Dunmore. The cast is led by Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla.

The Libertine was produced by First Choice Films, Isle of Man Film, and Mr. Mudd and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on September 16, 2004, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.

Director: Laurence Dunmore
Writers: Stephen Jeffreys
Release date: September 16, 2004
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget: $11 million
Box office: $11 million
Production: First Choice Films, Isle of Man Film, Mr. Mudd

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The Libertine cast & crew

The Libertine was directed by Laurence Dunmore and written by Stephen Jeffreys.

The cast features Johnny Depp as Rochester, Samantha Morton as Elizabeth Barry, John Malkovich as Charles II, Rosamund Pike as Elizabeth Malet, Paul Ritter as Chiffinch, and Stanley Townsend as Keown.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Nyman, cinematography is by Alexander Melman, and it was produced by John Malkovich and Russell Smith.

Is The Libertine worth watching?

The Libertine holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 487 ratings, a more divisive drama films.

At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, The Libertine is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Libertine

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