Luther (2010)
A brilliant detective battles his own dark impulses while hunting depraved killers in a gritty, cerebral world.
A dark psychological crime drama starring Idris Elba as Luther, a man struggling with his own terrible demons, who might be as dangerous as the depraved murderers he hunts.
How intense is Luther?
Luther is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Luther feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakcerebral
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Luther
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Luther for you?
Is Luther scary?
Only a little. Luther has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Luther gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Luther sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Luther OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
Where can I stream Luther?
Luther is streaming on Hulu, AMC+ and Hoopla.
Does Luther have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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