Fifty Shades Darker
“Every fairy tale has a dark side.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Extended TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-03
Top Cast
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Dakota Johnson
Anastasia Steele
Jamie Dornan
Christian Grey
Eric Johnson
Jack Hyde
Eloise Mumford
Kate Kavanagh
Bella Heathcote
Leila
Rita Ora
Mia Grey
Jennifer Ehle
Carla
Luke Grimes
Elliot Grey
Victor Rasuk
José
Max Martini
Taylor
Bruce Altman
Jerry Roach
Kim Basinger
Elena Lincoln
Marcia Gay Harden
Grace Trevelyan Grey
Andrew Airlie
Carrick Grey
Robinne Lee
Ros Bailey
Amy Price-Francis
Liz
Fay Masterson
Mrs. Jones
Dylan Neal
Bob
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hamburg
Festival / Special Debut
February 10, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 2, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$55M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$381.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.94x
+$326.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Foley
- Screenplay & Story
- Niall Leonard
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Fifty Shades Darker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $55M
- Worldwide Gross
- $381.5M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Michael De Luca Productions, Perfect World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Foley
Niall Leonard, E.L. James
Danny Elfman
John Schwartzman, Phil Pastuhov, Michael Kelem, Roger Vernon
Richard Francis-Bruce
Dana Brunetti, Marcus Viscidi, Michael De Luca, E.L. James
Department Leadership Roster
Owen Walstrom
Stunt Coordinator
John Schwartzman
Director of Photography
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Niall Leonard
Screenplay
James Foley
Director
Richard Francis-Bruce
Editor
Dana Brunetti
Producer
Marcus Viscidi
Producer
Shay Cunliffe
Costume Design
Michael De Luca
Producer
Nelson Coates
Production Design
E.L. James
Producer
Scott J. Ateah
Stunt Coordinator
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
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fifty Shades Darker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fifty Shades Darker 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 directed Fifty Shades Darker?
Fifty Shades Darker was directed by James Foley.
Who stars in Fifty Shades Darker?
The principal cast of Fifty Shades Darker includes Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson, Eloise Mumford, Bella Heathcote.
When was Fifty Shades Darker released and how long is it?
Fifty Shades Darker was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fifty Shades Darker?
Fifty Shades Darker had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $381.5M at the worldwide box office (6.94 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Fifty Shades Darker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fifty Shades Darker was composed by Danny Elfman.
Is Fifty Shades Darker based on a book or true story?
Fifty Shades Darker is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E.L. James".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fifty Shades Darker?
Fifty Shades Darker holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).