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Luce

Luce

The truth has many faces.

20196.41h 49m

Overview

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.

Directed by Julius Onah
Written by Julius Onah, J.C. Lee
Produced by John Baker, Andrew Yang, Julius Onah
Box Office0Revenue: $2.3M

Top Cast

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

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Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Amy Edgar

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer

Harriet Wilson

Tim Roth

Tim Roth

Peter Edgar

Norbert Leo Butz

Norbert Leo Butz

Dan Towson

Andrea Bang

Andrea Bang

Stephanie Kim

Marsha Stephanie Blake

Marsha Stephanie Blake

Rosemary Wilson

Omar Brunson

Omar Brunson

Corey Johnson

Noah Gaynor

Noah Gaynor

Kenny Orlicki

Stro

Stro

DeShaun Meeks

Themes & Keywords

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About Luce

Luce is a drama, thriller film released in 2019 exploring themes of adopted son, arlington. Directed by Julius Onah, it stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer. 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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