Fifty Shades Darker (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2017, Fifty Shades Darker is a drama and romance film directed by James Foley, running about 118 minutes. “Every fairy tale has a dark side.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.

Who’s in it. Fifty Shades Darker stars Dakota Johnson as Anastasia Steele, Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey, Eric Johnson as Jack Hyde and Eloise Mumford as Kate Kavanagh, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Fifty Shades Darker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $378.8M 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 Fifty Shades Darker page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fifty Shades Darker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Fifty Shades Darker (2017)?
In US, Fifty Shades Darker 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 Fifty Shades Darker worth watching?
Fifty Shades Darker holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Fifty Shades Darker?
Fifty Shades Darker stars Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson, Eloise Mumford and Bella Heathcote.
When was Fifty Shades Darker released?
Fifty Shades Darker was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.