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Luce

2019-08-02 · 109 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Thriller

A star athlete and top student, Luce's idealized image is challenged by one of his teachers when his unsettling views on political violence come to light, putting a strain on family bonds while igniting intense debates on race and identity.

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Directors
Julius Onah
Production companies
Dream Factory Group, Altona Filmhaus, New Tropics, Topic Studios
Countries
United States of America, China
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,268,204

Top Cast

Kelvin Harrison Jr.Kelvin Harrison Jr.Luce Edgar
Naomi WattsNaomi WattsAmy Edgar
Octavia SpencerOctavia SpencerHarriet Wilson
Tim RothTim RothPeter Edgar
Norbert Leo ButzNorbert Leo ButzDan Towson
Andrea BangAndrea BangStephanie Kim
Marsha Stephanie BlakeMarsha Stephanie BlakeRosemary Wilson
Omar BrunsonOmar BrunsonCorey Johnson
Noah GaynorNoah GaynorKenny Orlicki
StroStroDeShaun Meeks
Christopher MannChristopher MannCoach Reeves
Hannah CabellLena Tennyson
Colton OsorioColton OsorioLittle Boy
Gibson FrazierGibson FrazierMan
Ian UntermanIan UntermanOther Man
Meredith HolzmanMeredith HolzmanWoman
Liza J. BennettLiza J. BennettKaren
Samantha PoseyBeth
Souléymane Sy SavanéSouléymane Sy SavanéWest African Man
Mfoniso UdofiaWest African Woman

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