9 1/2 Weeks

January 1986

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Synopsis

A man. A Woman. And an attraction that became an obsession. Mickey Rourke (Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man) and Kim Basinger (Batman) take you on an erotic odyssey in this steamy story of a love affair that breaks every sexual taboo. Director Adrian Lyne (Fatal Attraction) creates "the most sexualized relationship seen in years" (Vanity Fair) in a lushly photographed rendition of secret fantasies and desires that come vividly to life on screen. Set against the high-tech backdrop of Manhattan, 9 1/2 Weeks is the length of the affair between Elizabeth, a beautiful art dealer, and John, the man who becomes her lover and changes irrevocably the course of her life. After a tantalizing initial encounter, John charts the course of their sensual journey together in a deadly serious game of sexual dominance, unlocking the door to hidden dreams, pain and ecstasy. With a scrip co-written by The Red Shoe Diaries' Zalman King, his wife Patricia Knop and Sarah Kernochan and with a puling soundtrack featuring Grace Jones, Eurhythmics, Joe Cocker and Bryan Ferry, 9 1/2 Weeks is a passionate and provocative look at love and obsession that is moving, thrilling and sometimes shocking. The unrated version contains extra footage considered too erotic to release in United States theaters. MPAA Rating: R (c) 1986 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Reviews

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Susan Peters

Great movie A movie about control and lust. If you don't watch it just for the sex scenes, it is a very thoughtful movie of how a man can make a woman do things that are completely outside her personality and morals.

Kelli Parker

So Hot! I loved this movie. Mickey Rourke was so hot back then. Good love story with an obsessive twist.

Angel Wilcox

Mickey Rourke was a hottie I see where the writer of fifty shades of grey "borrowed" her ideas. This movie had me obsessed with everything 80s Mickey like rumble fish. Yum

Jean Massin

Blind attraction. Very good, a man's film! Not very popular amongst women.

A Google User

Sexy movie Mickey best years, love it

Sandy fleming

I was 19 when I first saw this movie. It was the most erotic thing i had every seen. It set the tempo for all my relationships there after.

Cast and credits

Actors	Kim Basinger, Mickey Rourke, Margaret Whitton, Karen Young, David Margulies, Christine Baranski
Director	Adrian Lyne

Additional information

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

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Run time

116 minutes

Rating

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