---
title: "Luther"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/luther-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 5653
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 123
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Luther (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/luther-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Luther is a film first released in 2003. Catalogued under Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by NFP Teleart Berlin, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Eikon Media. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An idealistic German monk initiates the Protestant Reformation out of disgust for church materialism."

### Why Watch
- Explores a significant historical period in the early 16th century
- Features a narrative centered on the Protestant Reformation

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited detailed information is available regarding the full plot beyond the synopsis
- May require interest in historical and religious drama
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a PG-13 rating and deals with historical and religious themes from the 16th century.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, dramatic, biographical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/luther-2003#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Eric Till
- **Networks / Studios**: NFP Teleart Berlin, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Eikon Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joseph Fiennes** as *Martin Luther*
- **Jonathan Firth** as *Girolamo Aleander*
- **Claire Cox** as *Katharina von Bora*
- **Alfred Molina** as *Johann Tetzel*
- **Peter Ustinov** as *Frederick*
- **Bruno Ganz** as *Johann von Staupitz*
- **Uwe Ochsenknecht** as *Leo X*
- **Maria Simon** as *Hanna*
- **Mathieu Carrière** as *Cardinal Jacob Cajetan*
- **Benjamin Sadler** as *Georg Spalatin*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film Luther released?
The film was released in the United States on October 30, 2003.

### Q: What is the runtime of Luther?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film fall under?
It is categorized as drama and history.

### Q: What is the primary subject of the film?
The film follows the idealistic German monk Martin Luther during the early 16th century.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
The film has a PG-13 rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Luther — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/5653)
- [Luther (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_(TV_series))
- [Luther (2003) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/45207-luther/prehled/)
- [Luther (TV Series 2010–2019) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1474684/)
- [Luther (2003)](https://www.sms.cz/film/luther-2003)
- [Luther (2003) - Zajímavosti - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/39389-luther/zajimavosti)

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