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Fifty Shades Darker

2017Movie1 h 58 minR

DramaRomance
34
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Letterboxd2.1/5Metacritic333.2Rotten Tomatoes11%47%

A deeply romantic, sensual drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · pure escapism · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you're watching with family

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Erotic Romance Drama
  • Wealthy Lifestyle Fantasy
  • Relationship Trust Issues
  • Stalker Thriller Elements
  • Melodramatic Tone
  • Pop Soundtrack Heavy
  • Visually Polished
  • Controversial Dynamics

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
James Foley
Written by
E.L. James, Niall Leonard
Produced by
Michael De Luca, E.L. James, Marcus Viscidi
Music by
Danny Elfman

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Facts

February 8, 2017 · 1 h 58 min · R

Released
February 8, 2017
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity, Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$382 million
Available in
93 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Safe, Sane, and Consensual, Color Motif, Secondary Character Title +9

  • Safe, Sane, and Consensual
  • Color Motif
  • Secondary Character Title
  • Lighter and Softer
  • Official Couple
  • Junkie Parent
  • Character Tics
  • Shower of Love
  • Auto Erotica
  • Trauma Button
  • Punny Name
  • Cool Plane

12 of 56 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Fifty Shades Darker?"

Questions about Fifty Shades Darker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fifty Shades Darker?

PhiloStarz

In the United States, Fifty Shades Darker streams on Philo and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is Fifty Shades Darker worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 4.6, Letterboxd 2.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (42 out of 100) than critics (22).

Is Fifty Shades Darker good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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 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 tropes for it, including Safe, Sane, and Consensual, Color Motif, and Secondary Character Title.