The Libertine

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.

Where to watch (US)

Cast

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