The First 9½ Weeks

1998·Movie
1h 40min·R
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

fuboTV

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The First 9½ Weeks fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Coming of Age5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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About

A journey beyond pleasure

An investment banker travels to Louisiana to snag the account of an eccentric millionaire but gets involved with his lusty wife, Mardi Gras, and (possibly) a satanic cult. The events in and around New Orleans change him forever and give a new slant on The American Dream.
Erotic ThrillerLust & IntrigueNew Orleans SettingPsychological DramaSocial CommentaryClass & CapitalismMystery & CrimeRomance & Seduction

Crew

Directed by:
Alex Wright
Written by:
Alex Wright
Produced by:
John Dunning, Tom Reeve, Barry Barnholtz
Composed by:
Norman Orenstein, Gast Waltzing

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Questions about The First 9½ Weeks

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Where can I stream The First 9½ Weeks legally?

fuboTV

The First 9½ Weeks is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. 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 The First 9½ Weeks worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 3.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The First 9½ Weeks rated?

RNuditySexual contentViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The First 9½ Weeks?

1 h 40 min

The First 9½ Weeks runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is The First 9½ Weeks in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Luxembourg, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The First 9½ Weeks?

6ATCHDELUNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The First 9½ Weeks in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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