Fifty Shades of Black
“Way shadier than gray.”
Synopsis
An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on their relationship.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-19
Top Cast
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Marlon Wayans
Christian
Kali Hawk
Hannah
Fred Willard
Gary
Mike Epps
Ron
Affion Crockett
Eli
Jane Seymour
Claire
Florence Henderson
Mrs. Robinson
Andrew Bachelor
Jesse
Kate Miner
Ashley
Tina Grimm
Miss White
Alice Rietveld
Bride to Be
Brad Schmidt
Joe Mills
Mircea Monroe
Becky
Angel Laketa Moore
Carla
Elizabeth Ho
Yuki
Stephen Todt
Bike Messenger (uncredited)
Craig Jordan
Mrs. Robinson's Stud (uncredited)
Dave Sheridan
The Great Mysterio
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 28, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.06x
+$1.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Tiddes
- Screenplay & Story
- Marlon Wayans, Rick Alvarez
- Original Score
- Jim Dooley
- Original Title
- Fifty Shades of Black
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.2M
- Production Studios
- Wayans Alvarez Productions, IM Global, Open Road Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Tiddes
Marlon Wayans, Rick Alvarez
Jim Dooley
David Ortkiese
Lawrence Jordan
Marlon Wayans, Rick Alvarez, Megan Forde, Steven Squillante, Paddy Cullen
Department Leadership Roster
Marlon Wayans
Writer
Michael Tiddes
Director
Rick Alvarez
Writer
David Ortkiese
Director of Photography
Marlon Wayans
Producer
Rick Alvarez
Producer
Megan Forde
Producer
Jim Dooley
Original Music Composer
Ermanno Di Febo-Orsini
Production Design
Lawrence Jordan
Editor
Ariyela Wald-Cohain
Costume Design
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
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fifty Shades of Black
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fifty Shades of Black about?
An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on their relationship.
Who directed Fifty Shades of Black?
Fifty Shades of Black was directed by Michael Tiddes.
Who stars in Fifty Shades of Black?
The principal cast of Fifty Shades of Black includes Marlon Wayans, Kali Hawk, Fred Willard, Mike Epps, Affion Crockett.
When was Fifty Shades of Black released and how long is it?
Fifty Shades of Black was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fifty Shades of Black?
Fifty Shades of Black had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $21.2M at the worldwide box office (1.06 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Fifty Shades of Black?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fifty Shades of Black was composed by Jim Dooley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fifty Shades of Black?
Fifty Shades of Black holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).