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Fifty Shades of Grey

  • 20152015
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  • 2h 5m
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4.1/10
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Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
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Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.

IMDb RATING
4.1/10
315K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
111
16
  • Director
    • Sam Taylor-Johnson
  • Writers
    • Kelly Marcel(screenplay by)
    • E.L. James(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Dakota Johnson
    • Jamie Dornan
    • Jennifer Ehle
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sam Taylor-Johnson
  • Writers
    • Kelly Marcel(screenplay by)
    • E.L. James(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Dakota Johnson
    • Jamie Dornan
    • Jennifer Ehle
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.6KUser reviews
    • 405Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 9 wins & 29 nominations total

    Videos23

    Trailer
    Trailer 0:31
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    TV Spot
    Trailer 1:00
    TV Spot
    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:27
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    Trailer
    Trailer 0:15
    Trailer
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:26
    Trailer #1
    Christian Shows Ana The Playroom
    Clip 0:56
    Christian Shows Ana The Playroom
    Ana Wakes Up In Christians Hotel Room
    Clip 1:06
    Ana Wakes Up In Christians Hotel Room
    Christian Turns The Table On Ana
    Clip 1:23
    Christian Turns The Table On Ana
    Christian Surprises Ana
    Clip 1:44
    Christian Surprises Ana
    Super Bowl Spot
    Clip 0:31
    Super Bowl Spot
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    Photos191

    Eloise Mumford in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
    Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
    Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
    Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
    Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
    Victor Rasuk in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
    Sam Taylor-Johnson in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
    E.L. James in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
    Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
    Sam Taylor-Johnson in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
    E.L. James in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
    Dakota Johnson in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

    Top cast

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    Dakota Johnson
    Dakota Johnson
    • Anastasia Steeleas Anastasia Steele
    Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan
    • Christian Greyas Christian Grey
    Jennifer Ehle
    Jennifer Ehle
    • Carlaas Carla
    Eloise Mumford
    Eloise Mumford
    • Kateas Kate
    Victor Rasuk
    Victor Rasuk
    • Joséas José
    Luke Grimes
    Luke Grimes
    • Elliot Greyas Elliot Grey
    Marcia Gay Harden
    Marcia Gay Harden
    • Mrs. Greyas Mrs. Grey
    Rita Ora
    Rita Ora
    • Mia Greyas Mia Grey
    Max Martini
    Max Martini
    • Tayloras Taylor
    Callum Keith Rennie
    Callum Keith Rennie
    • Rayas Ray
    Andrew Airlie
    Andrew Airlie
    • Mr. Greyas Mr. Grey
    Dylan Neal
    Dylan Neal
    • Bobas Bob
    Elliat Albrecht
    • Oliviaas Olivia
    Rachel Skarsten
    Rachel Skarsten
    • Andreaas Andrea
    Emily Fonda
    Emily Fonda
    • Martinaas Martina
    Anthony Konechny
    Anthony Konechny
    • Paul Claytonas Paul Clayton
    Bruce Dawson
    Bruce Dawson
    • Mr. Claytonas Mr. Clayton
    Tom Butler
    Tom Butler
    • WSU University Presidentas WSU University President
    • Director
      • Sam Taylor-Johnson
    • Writers
      • Kelly Marcel(screenplay by)
      • E.L. James(based on the novel by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Anastasia Steele, an English literature major at Washington State University, agrees to interview for the college newspaper a billionaire, Christian Grey, as a favour to her roommate, Kate Kavanagh. During the interview, Christian Grey takes an interest in Anastasia. Soon after it, he visits the hardware store where Anastasia works and offers her to do a photo shoot to accompany the article for which Anastasia had interviewed him. Later, Grey invites her to a cafe and also sends her first edition copies of two Thomas Hardy novels, including Tess of the d'Urbervilles, with a quote from the latter book about the dangers of relationships, on an accompanying card. His pursuing eventually brings a result - Anastasia and Grey start dating. In the course of their troubled relationship Anastasia slowly comes to uncover Grey's troubled past and realises that he is not good for any woman, let alone for himself. Although, she enjoys the bondage sex with Grey, she feels that she has to make a step that will take her all her strength and courage, for Christian Grey is a very dangerous man. —MischaLeCroix
    • female nudity
    • spanking
    • sex scene
    • perversion
    • female frontal nudity
    • 127 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Mr. Grey will see you now
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong sexual content including dialogue, some unusual behavior and graphic nudity, and for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Remote controlled cameras were utilized for a majority of the sex scenes so the set could be more private for the actors, though stunt coordinator Melissa R. Stubbs said in an interview that in some of the wilder scenes, the two lead actors had to spend hours naked in front of a full crew.
    • Goofs
      When Kate looks on the web for pictures of Christian Grey, you can see 2 of him that are taken from scenes that happen further on in the film. Christian in the coffee shop and him in Clayton's Hardware Store.
    • Quotes

      Christian Grey: [answers phone] Anastasia.

      Anastasia Steele: Yeah, this is me. I'm sending back your expensive books because I already have copies of those. Thanks though for the kind gesture.

      Christian Grey: You're welcome. Where are you?

      Anastasia Steele: Oh, I'm in line because I have to pee really bad.

      Christian Grey: Anastasia, have you been drinking?

      Anastasia Steele: [laughs] Yeah! I have, Mr. Fancy Pants. You hit... you hit the hail on the nead. I mean the head right on the nail.

      Christian Grey: Listen to me. I want you to go home right now.

      Anastasia Steele: You're so bossy! Ana, let's go for a coffee. No, stay away from me Ana! I don't want you! Get away. Come here, come here! Go away!

      Christian Grey: That's it. Tell me where you are.

      Anastasia Steele: A long way from Seattle! A long way from you.

      Christian Grey: Which bar? What's it called?

      Anastasia Steele: I don't know. I gotta go, though.

      Christian Grey: Which bar Ana?

      Anastasia Steele: [to girl in line] I told him. Right?

    • Alternate versions
      3 minutes and 14 seconds were cut from the R-rated version and released as a Blu-ray exclusive edition that includes longer sex scenes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Morgan Freeman/Kesha/Tweedy (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      I Put a Spell on You (Shades of Grey Version)
      Written by Screamin' Jay Hawkins (as Jay Hawkins)

      Performed by Annie Lennox

      Additional string arrangement by Danny Elfman

      Courtesy of Blue Note Records and Island Records Ltd.

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews1.6K

    Review
    Top review
    1/10
    Yeah, I'm sorry, it is that bad
    "Fifty Shades of Grey" is based on a badly written book, so why someone thought they could make a decent film out of it is beyond me. Actually I don't think anyone believed they could make a good film, the producers just wanted the money that would come in from all people who for reasons known only to themselves read the book.

    I had a free ticket and I had to go in order to do a story on it. Bottom line, I'm not doing a story on it.

    Okay, here's the problem, and this is what breaks my heart. We no longer know what good or great is. I am no follower of Ayn Rand, but in The Fountainhead, she predicted the rise of mediocrity, mediocrity being considered great and the norm we shoot for. It only stands to reason that at this point, some things can't even rise to that sad level. This isn't mediocre, it's pathetic. I can't believe there are people complimenting the actors. But then I can, because they have come to accept mediocrity. Something I fight against with all my heart.

    There is one other problem. The book sucked; in order to like it, one had to use his or her imagination. The success of this book lay in the fantasy aspect. Sometimes imagination is more powerful than just about anything and can give you an erotic experience. This film doesn't fulfill the most inane imagination, let alone someone who really has a wild and creative one. The only fantasy it can give you is how fast you can get out of the theater.

    There were people around me laughing. The ones who weren't left, and from what I found out in the lobby, actually demanded and got their money back. When was the last time you saw people leaving a movie in the middle? I'm not sure I've ever seen it, and I'll guess I've been going to movies longer than a lot of you.

    I lament the loss of artistic soul, of creativity, of going for the best. I miss the days when Billy Wilder was a writer and a filmmaker. What are we left with but a horrible book written on a first grade level and the resulting bad movie.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Grey Enterprises Holdings website
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 50 Shades of Grey
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • Michael De Luca Productions
      • Trigger Street Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $166,167,230
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $85,171,450
      • Feb 15, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $569,651,467
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • Auro 11.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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