---
title: "A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-date-with-darkness-the-trial-and-capture-of-andrew-luster-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 128821
imdb_id: "tt0374600"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-date-with-darkness-the-trial-and-capture-of-andrew-luster-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster is a 2003 American made-for-television drama film that originally premiered on Lifetime on August 11, 2003. The film recounts the crimes committed by Andrew Luster, the heir to the Max factor fortune who was convicted of rape on 86 counts, and follows the women who brought him to justice.

Running for 1 hour and 36 minutes, this drama film is categorized as a TV movie and is based on a true story about the criminal. It explores the factual events surrounding the trial and capture of Luster as presented in the Lifetime original movie.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An American made-for-television drama film recounts the crimes committed by criminal Andrew Luster."

### Why Watch
- It is based on a true story about criminal Andrew Luster.
- It recounts the rapes committed by Andrew Luster.
- It highlights the women who brought him to justice.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It depicts the rapes committed by the infamous Andrew Luster.
- Tone & Suitability: As a 2003 American made-for-television drama film, it focuses on the crimes and the women who brought the criminal to justice.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #drama, #true-story, #crime, #lifetime-original, #trial

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bobby Roth
- **Networks / Studios**: Carlton America, Larry Thompson Entertainment, Lifetime

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jason Gedrick** as *Andrew Luster*
- **Marla Sokoloff** as *Connie*
- **Lisa Edelstein** as *Maeve Fox*
- **Sarah Carter** as *Sarah*
- **Stefanie von Pfetten** as *Teri*
- **Winston Rekert** as *Fred*
- **Tom Butler** as *Roger Diamond*
- **Shane Meier** as *Daniel*
- **Robert Wisden** as *Sam*
- **Samantha Ferris** as *Det. Katherine Cooke*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like JustWatch, though specific streaming locations are not detailed in the provided sources.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is a 2003 American made-for-television drama film based on a true story that recounts the crimes of Andrew Luster and the women who brought him to justice.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
As a feature-length made-for-television film rather than a series, it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/128821)
- [A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster](https://www.justwatch.com/)
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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*