Luce
The truth has many faces.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$2268204
Runtime
109 min
Release Date
2019-08-02
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
294
Vote Average
6.376
Kelvin Harrison, Jr.
Luce Edgar
Naomi Watts
Amy Edgar
Octavia Spencer
Harriet Wilson
Tim Roth
Peter Edgar
Norbert Leo Butz
Dan Towson
Andrea Bang
Stephanie Kim
Marsha Stephanie Blake
Rosemary Wilson
Omar Brunson
Corey Johnson
Noah Gaynor
Kenny Orlicki
Stro
DeShaun Meeks
Christopher Mann
Coach Reeves
Hannah Cabell
Lena Tennyson
Colton Osorio
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Gibson Frazier
Man
Ian Unterman
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Meredith Holzman
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Liza J. Bennett
Karen
Samantha Posey
Beth
Souléymane Sy Savané
West African Man
Mfoniso Udofia
West African Woman
Rachel Wenitsky
Molly
Amanda Troya
Kelly Martinez
Zoe Whitford
Female Student
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