The Libertine
“He didn't resist temptation. He pursued it.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Johnny Depp
Rochester
Samantha Morton
Elizabeth Barry
John Malkovich
Charles II
Rosamund Pike
Elizabeth Malet
Paul Ritter
Chiffinch
Stanley Townsend
Keown
Francesca Annis
Countess
Tom Hollander
Etherege
Johnny Vegas
Sackville
Richard Coyle
Alcock
Tom Burke
Vaughan
Hugh Sachs
Ratcliffe
Rupert Friend
Downs
Kelly Reilly
Jane
Cara Horgan
Acting Troop
Jack Davenport
Harris
Trudi Jackson
Rose
Clare Higgins
Molly Luscombe
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 14, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.99x
-$100K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurence Dunmore
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Jeffreys
- Original Score
- Michael Nyman
- Original Title
- The Libertine
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.9M
- Production Studios
- First Choice Films, Isle of Man Film, Mr. Mudd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurence Dunmore
Stephen Jeffreys
Michael Nyman
Alexander Melman
Jill Bilcock
Russell Smith, John Malkovich, Lianne Halfon, Chase Bailey, Steve Christian
Department Leadership Roster
Laurence Dunmore
Director
Stephen Jeffreys
Screenplay
Russell Smith
Producer
John Malkovich
Producer
Lianne Halfon
Producer
Alexander Melman
Director of Photography
Michael Nyman
Original Music Composer
Ben van Os
Production Design
Dien van Straalen
Costume Design
Jill Bilcock
Editor
Gareth Milne
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Libertine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Libertine about?
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.
Who directed The Libertine?
The Libertine was directed by Laurence Dunmore.
Who stars in The Libertine?
The principal cast of The Libertine includes Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Rosamund Pike, Paul Ritter.
When was The Libertine released and how long is it?
The Libertine was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Libertine?
The Libertine had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $10.9M at the worldwide box office (0.99 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Libertine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Libertine was composed by Michael Nyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Libertine?
The Libertine holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).