The Libertine
2004, English. Directed by Laurence Dunmore.
He didn't resist temptation. He pursued it.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Libertine
The Libertine is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Details
- Released
- 16 September 2004
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen Jeffreys
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $11M
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The Libertine: quick answers
Is The Libertine worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 505 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Libertine?
The Libertine runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Libertine have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Libertine. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Libertine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Libertine is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Libertine on?
The Libertine is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Libertine?
If you liked The Libertine, try The Edge of Love, A Journal for Jordan, Restoration.
Who directed The Libertine?
The Libertine (2004) was directed by Laurence Dunmore and stars Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich.