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 stream it on BFI Player and 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 stream on BFI Player, and 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.