The Libertine streaming

2004 Movie United Kingdom Drama, History, Romance, Biography 114 min

By: Laurence Dunmore With: Johnny Depp, John Malkovich, Stanley Townsend, Francesca Annis, Samantha Morton

The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.

Mood

Dark

Introspective

Melancholic

Serious

Cast & Crew

Laurence Dunmore

Stephen Jeffreys

John Malkovich

Rosamund Pike

Stanley Townsend

Johnny Depp

Paul Ritter

Samantha Morton

Francesca Annis

Michael Nyman

Adaptation

Play Adaptation

Theatrical

Cinematic Technique

Character-Driven

Close-Ups

Dramatic Lighting

Murky Cinematography

On-Location Shooting

Symbolic

Narrative Structure

Biographical

Character-Focused

Flashbacks

Linear

Pace

Character-Driven

Deliberate

Dramatic

Introspective

Reflective

Slow

Slow-Paced

Tension-Building

Soundtrack

Classical Score

Michael Nyman

Style

Adaptation

Cinematic

Historical

Period Drama

Theatrical

Time-Period

17Th Century

Restoration England

Central Conflict

Artistic Integrity

Debauchery

Internal Struggle

Moral Conflict

Political Intrigue

Public Vs Private Life

Societal Pressure

Characters

Billy Downs

Elizabeth Barry

George Etherege

John Wilmot

King Charles Ii

Ending

Bittersweet

Death

Reflection

Tragic

Historical Context

Charles Ii

Exclusion Crisis

Political Upheaval

Restoration England

Key Plot Points

Death Of Friend

Playwriting Satire

Public Scandal

Royal Patronage

Syphilis Illness

Plot

Biographical

Decadence

Historical

Historical Conflict

Historical Drama

Historical Satire

Personal Conflict

Personal Demons

Satire

Societal Critique

Tragedy

Setting

1660S England

17Th Century

17Th Century England

Court Of Charles Ii

England

English Countryside

Historical Estates

Isle Of Man

London

Shooting Location

Charlecote Park

Isle Of Man

Montacute House

Wales

Theme

Addiction

Artistic Integrity

Consequences Of Actions

Corruption

Debauchery

Decadence

Love And Loss

Public Vs Private Life

Redemption

Search For Love

Genre

Biographical

Drama

Historical

Period Drama

Satire

Tragedy

Audiences

Adults

Drama Enthusiasts

Historical Drama Enthusiasts

History Buffs

History Enthusiasts

Theater Lovers

Theatre Lovers

Titles

Libertins

The Libertine

The Libertine - Sex, Drugs & Rococo

Либертин

Awards

British Independent Film Awards

Rosamund Pike Win

Box Office Success

$10.8 Million Worldwide

Critical Reception

Ebert Praise

Mixed Reviews

Rotten Tomatoes 33%

Ratings

Forty-Four Out Of One Hundred

Rating 4.8 Out Of 10

Reception

Award Nominations

Box Office Performance

Critical Reception

Critical Response

Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Release Year

2004

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