Luce

Luce

The truth has many faces.

Directed by Julius Onah

Produced by Dream Factory Group, Altona Filmhaus

2019109 min6.4 / 10

A tense psychological drama that interrogates identity, perception, and moral ambiguity through the fractured relationship between a gifted adopted student and his teacher.

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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  • Is Luce sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Luce end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Luce easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Luce violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Luce scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

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Rarity48

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Surprise23

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Love40

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Like Luce

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Luce

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Like Luce, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Luce, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Luce, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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