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Release Date:
16 July 1999 (USA) moreTagline:
Cruise. Kidman. Kubrick.Plot:
A New York City doctor, who is married to an art curator, pushes himself on a harrowing and dangerous night-long odyssey of sexual and moral discovery after his wife admits that she once almost cheated on him. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 15 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Kubrick's Gift to us all. "I have seen one or two things in my life but never, never anything like this." moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Tom Cruise | ... | Dr. William 'Bill' Harford | |
| Nicole Kidman | ... | Alice Harford | |
| Madison Eginton | ... | Helena Harford | |
| Jackie Sawiris | ... | Roz | |
| Sydney Pollack | ... | Victor Ziegler | |
| Leslie Lowe | ... | Illona Ziegler | |
| Peter Benson | ... | Bandleader | |
| Todd Field | ... | Nick Nightingale | |
| Michael Doven | ... | Ziegler's Secretary | |
| Sky Dumont | ... | Sandor Szavost | |
| Louise J. Taylor | ... | Gayle (as Louise Taylor) | |
| Stewart Thorndike | ... | Nuala | |
| Randall Paul | ... | Harris | |
| Julienne Davis | ... | Amanda 'Mandy' Curran | |
| Lisa Leone | ... | Lisa |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
EWS (USA) (promotional abbreviation)Rhapsody (UK) (working title)
Traumnovelle (USA) (working title)
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Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, language and some drug-related material.Parents Guide:
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159 minLanguage:
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1.66 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:16 | Iceland:18 (video rating) | Brazil:18 | Australia:R (TV rating) | Singapore:R21 (re-rating) (cut) | Argentina:18 | Australia:X (original rating) | Belgium:KNT | Canada:18+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) | Chile:18 | Denmark:16 | Finland:K-16 | France:Unrated (original rating) | Germany:16 (bw) | Hong Kong:III | Ireland:18 | Israel:18 | Italy:VM14 | Japan:R-18 | Malaysia:(Banned) | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Peru:18 | Philippines:R-18 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) (cut) | South Korea:(Banned) (original rating) | South Korea:18 (re-rating) (edited version) | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | Taiwan:R-18 | UK:18 | USA:R (cut version) | USA:NC-17 (original rating)Fun Stuff
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Variety reported that Stanley Kubrick himself selected the movie's release date after analyzing scores of box-office data provided to him Warner Bros. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: A camera shadow is seen on the ground, to the right of Bill, during his first night walk. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Dr. Bill Harford: Honey, have you seen my wallet?
Alice Harford: Isn't it on the bedside table?
Dr. Bill Harford: Now listen, you know we're running a little late.
Alice Harford: I know. How do I look?
Dr. Bill Harford: Perfect.
Alice Harford: Is my hair okay?
Dr. Bill Harford: It's great
Alice Harford: You're not even looking at it.
Dr. Bill Harford: It's beautiful. You always look beautiful.
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Soundtrack:
Chanson d'Amour moreFAQ
What does the chanting at the mansion party mean?What is EWS actually about?
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I'm sitting here trying to come up with a clever comment about this movie to make you want to see it. When in reality it doesn't matter what I say. As Stallone would say "I'm at least half a bum." The truth to it is, it kind of makes me sad that I'll probably never see another movie that affects so much. Never experience a film that 6 years after it's release, I still can not forget.
To say the most, it's a powerful film. The directing is world class. The camera work is haunting and the soundtrack gives me chills. It's Cruise at his finest. He is so convincing that one might actually believe that this guy is Doctor Bill Harford and this really did happen to him. And that my friends is the definition of acting. The seriousness of the situation fades away with a stern smile as the plot thickens.
To say the least it is one of those movies you could watch over and over again. To be honest with you, I didn't buy it the first time I saw it. I thought it was good, but not great. Then one day I was bored, so I decided to see it again. And that's when it happened. Kubrick came alive. I became infected by his genius and captivated by Cruise's portrayal. His realization and his detail.
It's hard to pick my favorite scene in the movie. I couldn't pretend if I tried. I particularly love the opening party scene. That leads to a "Baby did a bad bad thing". Cruise being assaulted on the street being so eloquently called a fag. The prostitute. From the piano bar to the costume shop. And finally, the unionized orgy party, that I find hard to believe doesn't really exist. Maybe only guys like Kubrick or Cruise will ever really know if they do or not.
Many people might disagree with me when I say Eyes Wide Shut is one of the greatest films. But how come I think it is every time I watch it? To me, it's more than a beautiful work of art. More than a visceral painted picture or a haunting melody. It's a masterpiece that should be treasured.