🎞 MTDbBest ofBy yearBy genreBy runtimeBrowse (app)

MTDb › Best of › 2009 › Nine

Nine poster

Nine (2009)

“This holiday season, be Italian.”

5.5/10 · 650 votes 1h 58m pg-13 RomanceDramaMusic

#226 of 242 films from 2009 #1325 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Rob Marshall · Written by Michael Tolkin, Anthony Minghella

▶ Trailer, images & where to stream

Overview

Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother.

Cast

Daniel Day-Lewisas Guido Contini
Marion Cotillardas Luisa Contini
Penélope Cruzas Carla
Nicole Kidmanas Claudia
Judi Denchas Lilli
Sophia Lorenas Mamma
Kate Hudsonas Stephanie
Fergieas Saraghina
Ricky Tognazzias Dante
Enzo Cilentias Leopardi
Giuseppe Cedernaas Fausto
Elio Germanoas Pierpaolo
Andrea Di Stefanoas Benito
Roberto Nobileas Jaconelli

Facts

Release dateDecember 3, 2009
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) — longer as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresRomance, Drama, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$80,000,000
Box office$53,825,515 (0.7× budget)
IMDbtt0875034

More from Rob Marshall

Memoirs of a GeishaMemoirs of a Geisha2005 · ★ 7.6 · 2h 26m ChicagoChicago2002 · ★ 7.1 · 1h 53m Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger TidesPirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides2011 · ★ 6.6 · 2h 16m Mary Poppins ReturnsMary Poppins Returns2018 · ★ 6.5 · 2h 11m The Little MermaidThe Little Mermaid2023 · ★ 6.2 · 2h 15m Into the WoodsInto the Woods2014 · ★ 5.8 · 2h 5m

If you liked Nine

Same genre, released within a few years, sorted by TMDB rating.

La La LandLa La Land2016 · ★ 7.9 · 2h 9m Sing StreetSing Street2016 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 45m Walk the LineWalk the Line2005 · ★ 7.5 · 2h 16m Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!2001 · ★ 7.5 · 2h 8m OnceOnce2007 · ★ 7.4 · 1h 25m Begin AgainBegin Again2014 · ★ 7.2 · 1h 44m DrumlineDrumline2002 · ★ 7.0 · 1h 58m High StrungHigh Strung2016 · ★ 7.0 · 1h 36m

Questions

How long is Nine?
Nine runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is Nine worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.5/10 across 650 votes, which places it #226 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 7%) and #1325 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Nine?
Nine was directed by Rob Marshall. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Memoirs of a Geisha (2005), Chicago (2002), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011).
Who stars in Nine?
Daniel Day-Lewis as Guido Contini; Marion Cotillard as Luisa Contini; Penélope Cruz as Carla; Nicole Kidman as Claudia; Judi Dench as Lilli; Sophia Loren as Mamma.
What is Nine rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Nine?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26745.

Browse

Best of 2009Best romanceRomance of the 2000sBest dramaDrama of the 2000sBest musicMusic of the 2000sAll lists
MTDb·Best films by year, genre and runtime·A century in numbers·Browse and watch trailers

Film data and images from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings are TMDB user scores as of 2026-10-05.