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Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986)

โ€œThey broke every rule.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 1,170 votes 1h 57m r RomanceDrama

#54 of 63 films from 1986 #1129 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Adrian Lyne ยท Written by Sarah Kernochan, Zalman King, Patricia Louisianna Knop, Elizabeth McNeill

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Overview

An erotic story about a woman, the assistant of an art gallery, who gets involved in an impersonal affair with a man. She barely knows about his life, only about the sex games they play, so the relationship begins to get complicated.

Cast

Mickey Rourkeas John
Kim Basingeras Elizabeth
Margaret Whittonas Molly
David Marguliesas Harvey
Christine Baranskias Thea
Karen Youngas Sue
Dwight Weistas Farnsworth
Roderick Cookas Sinclair - the Critic
Victor Truroas Gallery Client
Justine Johnstonas Bedding Saleswoman
Julian Beckas Dinner Guest
Michael Margottaas Michael
Petina Coleas Woman on Stage at Porno House
Joey Silveraas Man on Stage at Porno House

Facts

Release dateFebruary 9, 1986
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) โ€” longer as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$17,000,000
Box office$6,740,470 (0.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0091635

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Questions

How long is Nine 1/2 Weeks?
Nine 1/2 Weeks runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Nine 1/2 Weeks worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 1,170 votes, which places it #54 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 16%) and #1129 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Nine 1/2 Weeks?
Nine 1/2 Weeks was directed by Adrian Lyne. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Jacob's Ladder (1990), Lolita (1997), Fatal Attraction (1987).
Who stars in Nine 1/2 Weeks?
Mickey Rourke as John; Kim Basinger as Elizabeth; Margaret Whitton as Molly; David Margulies as Harvey; Christine Baranski as Thea; Karen Young as Sue.
What is Nine 1/2 Weeks rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Nine 1/2 Weeks?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7692.

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