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Fifty Shades Darker

2017·Movie
1h 58min·R
34
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Every fairy tale has a dark side.

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.
Erotic RomanceEmotional DramaIntense RelationshipContemporary SettingWealth & PowerPsychological ElementsCharacter DrivenSoundtrack FocusedSequel Story

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Where can I stream Fifty Shades Darker legally?

Fifty Shades Darker is included with a subscription to Peacock, Philo, Starz, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fifty Shades Darker worth watching?

34
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 4.6, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fifty Shades Darker rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Fifty Shades Darker?

1 h 58 min

Fifty Shades Darker runs 1 h 58 min.

Is Fifty Shades Darker based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fifty Shades Darker?

Critics22
Audiences42

Not quite. Audiences rate Fifty Shades Darker higher (42) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Fifty Shades Darker a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$382 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $382 million worldwide, 6.9 times its budget.

What language is Fifty Shades Darker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fifty Shades Darker?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fifty Shades Darker in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fifty Shades Darker use?

Safe, Sane, and ConsensualColor MotifSecondary Character TitleLighter and SofterOfficial CoupleJunkie ParentCharacter TicsShower of LoveAuto EroticaTrauma ButtonPunny NameCool Planeand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for Fifty Shades Darker, including Safe, Sane, and Consensual, Color Motif, Secondary Character Title.