Nine 1/2 Weeks
“They broke every rule.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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9 1/2 WEEKS Original Trailer [1986]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-02
Top Cast
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Mickey Rourke
John
Kim Basinger
Elizabeth
Margaret Whitton
Molly
David Margulies
Harvey
Christine Baranski
Thea
Karen Young
Sue
Dwight Weist
Farnsworth
Roderick Cook
Sinclair - the Critic
Victor Truro
Gallery Client
Justine Johnston
Bedding Saleswoman
Julian Beck
Dinner Guest
Michael Margotta
Michael
Petina Cole
Woman on Stage at Porno House
Joey Silvera
Man on Stage at Porno House
Sarah Kernochan
Gallery Guest
Helen Hanft
Flea Market Shawl Seller
William De Acutis
Ted
Cintia Cruz
Whore
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.4x
-$10.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adrian Lyne
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Kernochan, Zalman King, Patricia Louisianna Knop
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- Nine 1/2 Weeks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.7M
- Production Studios
- Jonesfilm, Galactic Films, Triple Ajaxxx, PSO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adrian Lyne
Sarah Kernochan, Zalman King, Patricia Louisianna Knop, Elizabeth McNeill
Jack Nitzsche
Peter Biziou
Caroline Biggerstaff, Ed Hansen, Tom Rolf
Keith Barish, Mark Damon, Sidney Kimmel, Zalman King, Frank Konigsberg
Department Leadership Roster
Adrian Lyne
Director
Sarah Kernochan
Screenplay
Zalman King
Screenplay
Patricia Louisianna Knop
Screenplay
Mark Damon
Producer
Sidney Kimmel
Producer
Zalman King
Producer
Antony Rufus-Isaacs
Producer
Caroline Biggerstaff
Editor
Ed Hansen
Editor
Tom Rolf
Editor
Mark Winitsky
Editor
Peter Biziou
Director of Photography
Frank Ferrara Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nine 1/2 Weeks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nine 1/2 Weeks 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 directed Nine 1/2 Weeks?
Nine 1/2 Weeks was directed by Adrian Lyne.
Who stars in Nine 1/2 Weeks?
The principal cast of Nine 1/2 Weeks includes Mickey Rourke, Kim Basinger, Margaret Whitton, David Margulies, Christine Baranski.
When was Nine 1/2 Weeks released and how long is it?
Nine 1/2 Weeks was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Nine 1/2 Weeks?
Nine 1/2 Weeks had a reported production budget of $17M and grossed $6.7M at the worldwide box office (0.4 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Nine 1/2 Weeks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nine 1/2 Weeks was composed by Jack Nitzsche.
Is Nine 1/2 Weeks based on a book or true story?
Nine 1/2 Weeks is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elizabeth McNeill".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nine 1/2 Weeks?
Nine 1/2 Weeks holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).