9 Songs (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2004, 9 Songs is a drama, romance and music film directed by Michael Winterbottom, running about 69 minutes. “2 lovers, one summer, and the 9 songs that defined them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Matt, a young glaciologist, soars across the vast, silent, icebound immensities of the South Pole as he recalls his love affair with Lisa. They meet at a mobbed rock concert in a vast music hall - London's Brixton Academy. They are in bed at night's end. Together, over a period of several months, they pursue a mutual sexual passion whose inevitable stages unfold in counterpoint to nine live-concert songs.
Who’s in it. 9 Songs stars Kieran O'Brien as Matt, Margo Stilley as Lisa, Courtney Taylor-Taylor as Himself - The Dandy Warhols (uncredited) and Alex Kapranos as Himself - Franz Ferdinand (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, 9 Songs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 9 Songs page.
If you liked it. Fans of 9 Songs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 9 Songs (2004)?
- In GB, 9 Songs is available to rent or buy from Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 9 Songs worth watching?
- 9 Songs holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 9 Songs?
- 9 Songs stars Kieran O'Brien, Margo Stilley, Courtney Taylor-Taylor, Alex Kapranos and Guy Garvey.
- When was 9 Songs released?
- 9 Songs was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.