The truth has many faces.
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.
Luce (2019) is a drama and thriller film directed by Julius Onah, released on August 2, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer and Tim Roth. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 332 ratings.
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Kelvin Harrison Jr.
as Luce Edgar
Naomi Watts
as Amy Edgar
Octavia Spencer
as Harriet Wilson
Tim Roth
as Peter Edgar
Norbert Leo Butz
as Dan Towson
Andrea Bang
as Stephanie Kim
Marsha Stephanie Blake
as Rosemary Wilson
Omar Brunson
as Corey Johnson
Noah Gaynor
as Kenny Orlicki
Stro
as DeShaun Meeks
Christopher Mann
as Coach Reeves
Hannah Cabell
as Lena Tennyson
Directed by Julius Onah, written by Julius Onah, J.C. Lee and J.C. Lee, produced by Julius Onah, Andrew Yang and John Baker.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 332 ratings.
Tense and keeps you guessing, but somehow the stakes never seem so high as to justify the level of intensity. Great performances, great dialogue, and thought provoking racial commentary make it worth seeing though.
Reviewed on August 12, 2019
**_A slightly repetitive, but nonetheless fascinating societal drama that rewards concentration_** >_One of my key concerns with_ Luce_, and intertwined with exploring identity, is exploring power – who has it, who doesn't, and how our institutions uphold the rigid systems of power that disadvantage certain demographics. So much of the dialogue in our culture right now is about confronting systems of power that…
Reviewed on November 20, 2019
Kelvin Harrison Jnr treads the line between perfect student and perfect demon with some aplomb in this film. Naomi Watts and Tim Roth also provide a credible set of parents facing problems with both their (adopted) son and with their own relationship. Octavia Spencer stands out too - but I have to say, I don't find there to be much cohesion here. Certainly, the threads address issues of racial and gender…
Reviewed on March 28, 2022
Defying simple categorization, the film unfolds with the menace of a horror movie while remaining a character-driven drama. This slow-burn thriller relies on explosive dialogue and ambiguous expressions rather than action, keeping the audience uneasy and guessing until the final frame. Parents be well advised that this movie contains nudity involving a scene in which Marsha Stephanie Blake's hairy vagina is shown…
Reviewed on January 11, 2026
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The main cast of Luce (2019) includes Kelvin Harrison Jr., Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, Tim Roth and Norbert Leo Butz. The film was directed by Julius Onah. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Luce was released on August 2, 2019 and runs for 1h 49m.
Luce (2019) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 332 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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