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Nine 1/2 Weeks
1986 117 min United States of America R 18+
★6.3
Drama, Romance
Director: Adrian Lyne
🎭 Based on
«Nine and a Half Weeks»
byIngeborg Day
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Description
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.
Budget:
$17M
US Gross:
$6.74M
Worldwide:
$6.74M
Starring
Mickey Rourke
Actor
Kim Basinger
Actor
Margaret Whitton
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1987
— Worst Actress
Razzie Awards 1987
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 1987
— Worst Song
Key opinion
Nine 1/2 Weeks is widely regarded as a visually arresting, emotionally intense exploration of obsessive passion and the volatility of power dynamics in relationships. While fans praise the atmospheric direction, iconic soundtrack, and raw chemistry between the leads, critics are divided over the thinness of the narrative and the polarizing nature of the central romance.
| Acting | Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger deliver powerful, vulnerable performances that derive a unique tension from their real-life mutual animosity. | |
| Direction | Adrian Lyne’s evocative, style-conscious direction successfully transforms the film into a moody, sensual experience that transcends standard erotic tropes. | |
| Score | The soundtrack, featuring tracks like 'Slave to Love,' acts as an essential, moody backbone that elevates the film's atmospheric intensity. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography is praised for its elegant, painterly aesthetic and its ability to turn intimate or mundane moments into visually compelling erotic art. | |
| Theme | The film’s exploration of toxic obsession and the hollowness of a connection built solely on passion provides a profound, melancholic look at modern loneliness. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some find the narrative a compelling study of character and emotional decay, while others view the plot as shallow, illogical, or overly reliant on empty provocations. | |
| Pacing | The pacing and narrative structure are polarizing, with some viewers finding the contemplative, slow-burn tempo immersive, while others find the thin story frustratingly sluggish and devoid of meaningful character growth. |