GoodWatchSign up

Nine

2009·Movie
1h 58min·PG-13

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

Nine fingerprint

High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Epic

  • Spectacle9
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Show business, the mind, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

This holiday season, be Italian.

Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother.
Star-Studded MusicalDirector's Existential CrisisGlamorous Italian CinemaComplex RelationshipsArtistic BlockStylized VisualsFellini HomageMusical SpectacleRomantic Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Nine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nine legally?

Nine is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nine worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nine rated?

PG-13Sexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Nine?

1 h 58 min

Nine runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nine?

Critics44
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Nine higher (52) than critics (44). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Nine a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$54 million

No. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $54 million worldwide, 67% of its budget.

What language is Nine in?

EnglishFrenchItalian

It was made in English, with some French, Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nine?

126AEAGALAOARATAUAZBBBEBFBGBHBM+112

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nine in 126 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Nine use?

Adaptational Personality ChangeThe Smurfette PrincipleEstablishing Character MomentMusical World Hypothesis'20s Bob HaircutThe Eleven O'Clock NumberMovie Bonus SongCool Old LadyDeadpan SnarkerBittersweet EndingEven the Girls Want HerParental Love Songand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for Nine, including Adaptational Personality Change, The Smurfette Principle, Establishing Character Moment.