Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1986, Nine 1/2 Weeks is a drama and romance film directed by Adrian Lyne, running about 117 minutes. “They Broke Every Rule.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Nine 1/2 Weeks stars Mickey Rourke as John, Kim Basinger as Elizabeth, Margaret Whitton as Molly and David Margulies as Harvey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Nine 1/2 Weeks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nine 1/2 Weeks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nine 1/2 Weeks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986)?
- In US, Nine 1/2 Weeks is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nine 1/2 Weeks worth watching?
- Nine 1/2 Weeks holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nine 1/2 Weeks?
- Nine 1/2 Weeks stars Mickey Rourke, Kim Basinger, Margaret Whitton, David Margulies and Christine Baranski.
- When was Nine 1/2 Weeks released?
- Nine 1/2 Weeks was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.