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Nine 1/2 Weeks

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Two strangers, Wall Street trader John (Mickey Rourke) and art gallery assistant Elizabeth (Kim Basinger), become involved in a new relationship. What begins as a courtship, though, becomes extremely sexual, as John begins to push for more daring and kinky scenarios, including striptease and bondage. Although their passion is strong, Elizabeth starts to realize that John is not sharing any part of his life besides sex. She must make a decision about what she wants from their relationship.
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Critics Consensus

9 1/2 Weeks' famously steamy sex scenes titillate though the drama unfolding between the beddings is relatively standard for the genre.

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Julie Salamon Wall Street Journal Aug 11, 2022
The movie that remains is lovely to look at, but spiritless, a listless coquette. It brings to mind the ads for Calvin Klein’s perfume, Obsession. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
3.5/4
A lot of the success of 9 1/2 Weeks is because Rourke and Basinger make the characters and their relationship convincing. Rourke's Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Jan 3, 2023
3/5
‘…due a re-appraisal; it’s actually got a fierce female perspective and dares to look at how to resist controlling men in a fairly unflinching way…' Go to Full Review
Susan Jhirad Sojourner Aug 22, 2019
The ultimate weakness of the film is the contemptibility of its two leads. Go to Full Review
Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com May 1, 2012
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[VIDEO ESSAY] With its tantalizing title suggesting an ideal timeline for a fetishized affair, Adrian Lyne's beautifully stylized adaptation of Elizabeth McNeill's novel is a milestone of mainstream erotic cinema. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 10, 2005
2/5
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SIMAS C @simas_eros 10 hrs ago A film that is good at first glance, but even better upon a second viewing. One of the quintessential erotic classics of the 1980s, it centers on the volatile relationship between a sexually curious woman and a sexually insecure man. Together, they engage in various libertine experiences—testing their desires, fantasies, and boundaries—featuring iconic scenes that surely sparked plenty of sexual creativity (the kitchen scene is impossible to forget) and a surprising conclusion that makes this an unconventional story. See more Melanie F @Lilmelz Sep 18, 2026 These recent negative reviews, are not warranted. When this movie came out, I’m pretty sure there was an entire generation of people conceived after watching this. Smart, sexy, and intelligently written and beautifully acted! I watch at least once a year! See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jan 26, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Christian M @chriss17eu Jan 15, 2026 '9½ Weeks', the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' of the 80s, overwhelms rather than seduces. Its insistence on eroticism becomes repetitive and exhausting, confusing intensity with depth. The relationship develops without emotional construction, demanding acceptance instead of discovery. The pacing is rushed and inorganic, and the lack of context for the protagonist weakens any sense of progression. Visually, Adrian Lyne shows competence, with effective use of light and atmosphere, though it reinforces an already excessive erotic tone. The music is the most consistently strong element, adding emotional weight where the script fails. Kim Basinger delivers a precise, vulnerable performance, while Mickey Rourke’s feels rigid and unengaging. A few scenes stand out, but overall the film feels empty, draining, and circular, leaving the viewer with relief rather than reflection when it ends. See more Tu T @TuTu88 May 21, 2025 I really love this movie, both of them are stunning, beautiful and good in their roles. Fantastic music and they convinced me. Nothing seemed fake and forced. The story is real. See more Ward J @wardJohnson02 Dec 28, 2024 This film is outstanding in the amount of vulnerability that Kim Bassinger brought to her role. The film also hits the ending correctly when she discovers that the Mickey O'Roark character is sadistic in his pursuit of invulnerability. This film was really worth a second viewing many years after it's first release. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Two strangers, Wall Street trader John (Mickey Rourke) and art gallery assistant Elizabeth (Kim Basinger), become involved in a new relationship. What begins as a courtship, though, becomes extremely sexual, as John begins to push for more daring and kinky scenarios, including striptease and bondage. Although their passion is strong, Elizabeth starts to realize that John is not sharing any part of his life besides sex. She must make a decision about what she wants from their relationship.
Director
Adrian Lyne
Producer
Mark Damon, Sidney Kimmel, Zalman King
Screenwriter
Zalman King, Sarah Kernochan
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Producers Sales Organization
Rating
R
Genre
Romance, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 21, 1986, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 13, 2008
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
Surround
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