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Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

“No dream is ever just a dream.”

7.5/10 · 7,104 votes 2h 39m r ThrillerDramaMystery

#15 of 105 films from 1999 #242 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Stanley Kubrick · Written by Frederic Raphael, Stanley Kubrick, Arthur Schnitzler

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Overview

After Dr. Bill Harford's wife, Alice, admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having a sexual encounter. He discovers an underground sexual group and attends one of their meetings -- and quickly discovers that he is in over his head.

Cast

Tom Cruiseas Dr. William Harford
Nicole Kidmanas Alice Harford
Sydney Pollackas Victor Ziegler
Julienne Davisas Mandy
Marie Richardsonas Marion
Todd Fieldas Nick Nightingale
Rade Šerbedžijaas Milich
Vinessa Shawas Domino
Alan Cummingas Desk Clerk
Sky du Montas Sandor Szavost
Fay Mastersonas Sally
Leelee Sobieskias Milich's Daughter
Thomas Gibsonas Carl
Madison Egintonas Helena Harford

Facts

Release dateJuly 16, 1999
Runtime159 min (2h 39m) — longer as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$65,000,000
Box office$162,100,000 (2.5× budget)
IMDbtt0120663

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Questions

How long is Eyes Wide Shut?
Eyes Wide Shut runs 159 minutes (2h 39m), which is long for a thriller — plan for it.
Is Eyes Wide Shut worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 7,104 votes, which places it #15 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 87%) and #242 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Eyes Wide Shut?
Eyes Wide Shut was directed by Stanley Kubrick. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Paths of Glory (1957), A Clockwork Orange (1971), The Shining (1980).
Who stars in Eyes Wide Shut?
Tom Cruise as Dr. William Harford; Nicole Kidman as Alice Harford; Sydney Pollack as Victor Ziegler; Julienne Davis as Mandy; Marie Richardson as Marion; Todd Field as Nick Nightingale.
What is Eyes Wide Shut rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Eyes Wide Shut?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/47313.

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