The Ninth (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2019, The Ninth is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Nikolay Khomeriki, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Petersburg at the end of the 19th century was embraced by a massive enthusiasm for the occult sciences and esotericism. British medium Olivia Reed arrives in the capital of the Russian Empire on tour and gathers crowds of people at her public spiritualistic sessions. At this time, a series of ritual mysterious murders takes place in the city. Girls are abducted on the streets, their mutilated bodies are found in various parts of the city. The investigation is carried out by a young police officer Rostov and his assistant Ganin. With each new victim, things are becoming more confused. Suspicion leads Rostov to Olivia, and he decides to turn to her in the hope that her genuine or imaginary ability to summon the spirits of the dead can help to get on the trail of the killer.
Who’s in it. The Ninth stars Yevgeni Tsyganov as Sergey Rostov - sledovatel, Daisy Head as Olivia Reed - anglichanka medium, Dmitry Lysenkov as Fyodor Ganin - pomoshchnik Rostova and Yuri Kolokolnikov as Vasiliy Golitsyn - okultist lyubitel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Ninth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $958.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ninth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ninth tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ninth (2019)?
- In US, The Ninth is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ninth worth watching?
- The Ninth holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ninth?
- The Ninth stars Yevgeni Tsyganov, Daisy Head, Dmitry Lysenkov, Yuri Kolokolnikov and Jonathan Salway.
- When was The Ninth released?
- The Ninth was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.