Luce Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Oct. 19, 2019

Luce

Director: Julius Onah

Starring: Naomi Watts • Octavia Spencer • Tim Roth • Kelvin Harrison Jr. • Norbert Leo Butz

R Thriller 1 hr, 49 m

35% WILL SEE 65% WON'T SEE

What's the story about?

Plot: An all-star high school athlete and accomplished debater, Luce (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) is a poster boy for the new American Dream. As are his parents (Naomi Watts and Tim Roth), who adopted him from a war-torn country a decade earlier. When Luce’s teacher (Octavia Spencer) makes a shocking discovery in his locker, Luce’s stellar reputation is called into question. But is he really at fault, or is Ms. Wilson preying on dangerous stereotypes?

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The lead cast starring in Luce.

The Luce behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Julius Onah last directed Captain America: Brave New World and Bad Genius. The film's writer J.C. Lee last wrote Bad Genius.

What we know about the Luce movie production.

Jun 2019

Completed

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Parent Rating: R Restricted for language throughout, sexual content, nudity and some drug use
Runtime: 1 hr, 49 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Watch official Luce movie trailers and clips.

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When was the film released?

Luce was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 2, 2019. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, Otherhood and A Score To Settle. As a limited release, Luce was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.