Rent The Libertine (2004)
3.0 of 5 from 154 ratings
1h 49min
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- Synopsis:
- A provocative period drama chronicling the wild and turbulent life of John Wilmot (Johnny Depp), the 2nd Earl of Rochester - poet, libertine, and infamous rake of the Restoration era. Known for his scandalous appetites and sharp wit, Wilmot lives in relentless pursuit of pleasure, indifferent to consequence. Though married, he embarks on a fiery affair with aspiring actress Elizabeth Barry (Samantha Morton), championing her rise to stardom. His rebellious nature reaches new heights when he pens a scandalous play mocking his patron, King Charles II (John Malkovich), threatening his place at court. A gripping tale of genius, excess, and self-destruction.
- Actors:
- Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Paul Ritter, Stanley Townsend, Francesca Annis, Rosamund Pike, Tom Hollander, Johnny Vegas, Richard Coyle, Tom Burke, Hugh Sachs, Rupert Friend, Kelly Reilly, Jack Davenport, Trudi Jackson, Clare Higgins, Freddie Jones, Robert Wilfort, Jake Curran
- Directors:
- Laurence Dunmore
- Producers:
- Lianne Halfon, John Malkovich, Russell Smith
- Writers:
- Stephen Jeffreys
- Aka:
- The Libertine - Sex, Drugs & Rococo
- Studio:
- Entertainment In Video
- Genres:
- Drama, Romance
- Collections:
- That's All Fawkes! Top 10 Films Set in the Stuart Era, Top Films
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 01/12/2025
- Run Time:
- 115 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Digital Stereo
- Subtitles:
- English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.35:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- (0) All
- Bonus:
- Capturing the Libertine (Making of Documentary)
- Deleted Scenes
- Director's Commentary
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Reviews (2) of The Libertine
Quite a Surprise - The Libertine review by JS
I expected this film to reflect the above review, with copious levels of bodice ripping and nudity. There is some of this but far less than expected and actually I quite enjoyed the film as Its content was far more about the virtually non sexual relationship between Johnny Depp and Samantha Morton, with surprising subtlety on all sides. I also found the film quite genuinely amusing in parts and the scene in front of the French ambassador is worth a star in itself. An enjoyable light hearted romp.
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Don't bother! - The Libertine review by Wkarmo
Ghastly, ludicrous, costumed rubbish that even the superb Samantha Morton couldn't rescue and that Johnny Depp and John Malkovich should have known not to touch. Poorly written and silly plot (if it could be called that) a total waste of time. Even Peter Greenaway could have done better.
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