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When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Anastasia 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 them, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together. Read More Read Less

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Lacking enough chemistry, heat, or narrative friction to satisfy, the limp Fifty Shades Darker wants to be kinky but only serves as its own form of punishment.

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Fifty Shades Darker | Rotten Tomatoes (1) K. Austin Collins The Ringer I'll give Fifty Shades Darker this much, at least: The sex scenes are OK. Aug 10, 2017 Full Review Fifty Shades Darker | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Gary M. Kramer Salon.com Fifty Shades Darker is not darker or better. It's watered down, raincoat-brigade style erotica, even with the spiced-vanilla S&M. Mar 3, 2017 Full Review Fifty Shades Darker | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Sarah Marshall The New Republic Fifty Shades Darker, which fails so many tests of basic storytelling competence, is all the more stunning for its success at a task that most movies don't even bother attempting: depicting a woman's sexual pleasure. Feb 24, 2017 Full Review Fifty Shades Darker | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Ezequiel Obregón EscribiendoCine Intended to be a continuation, this sequel seems more like an unnecessary prolongation. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/10 Feb 28, 2023 Full Review Fifty Shades Darker | Rotten Tomatoes (5) David Gonzalez The Cinematic Reel Aided by one of the worst climaxes in film history, Fifty Shades Darker fails in every possible way. Rated: 0.5/4 Feb 18, 2022 Full Review Fifty Shades Darker | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Drew Dietsch FANDOM This will be a great film to watch on mute. Rated: 2/5 Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Connor S Not remotely as bitter of a plot as I was expecting but a lot more boring. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/20/24 Full Review Lee C One of my favorite movies to watch that I feel the need to watch on repeat, When you watch one movie, you need to watch the rest. Best movie I’ve ever watched Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/24 Full Review Christian K Sill enough to not be the worst, the constrained time period doesn't really leave room for any character development. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review Joelle S The development of the characters was not to be underestimated, although some characters didn’t appear to be thoroughly presented in the storyline (hence the lack of understanding of some scenes). What left me deeply disappointed and uneasy was the quick pace of the story occurred.. the watcher didn’t have enough time to process and focus on one peculiarly that another plot twist was added. In this case I definitely stand by “less is more”. Everything was just too overwhelming and by the end of the movie you just get tired of how many plot twists there are. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/21/24 Full Review Janice Q The film, at its core, is a love story about two people who wouldn't expect to be together but they make it work. Christian changes because of Anna's love. Contrary to the harsh critical reviews, the film isn't as bad as it was made out to be. The movie successfully captures the essence of the books and fans appreciated the film's faithfulness to the novel. This film grossed a significant amount of money demonstrating its wide appeal and strong support from its fanbase. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/20/24 Full Review Anna P The utter lack of chemistry between the two leads left me frustrated. I've never been so bored during a sex scene. Christian is a terrible character and Anna's constant co-signing of his abusive behavior left me yelling at the screen. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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James Foley Director Dakota Johnson Anastasia Steele Jamie Dornan Christian Grey Eric Johnson Jack Hyde Eloise Mumford Kate Kavanagh Bella Heathcote Leila
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Synopsis When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Anastasia 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 them, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.

Director
James Foley

Producer
Michael De Luca, E.L. James, Dana Brunetti, Marcus Viscidi

Screenwriter
Niall Leonard

Distributor
Universal Pictures

Production Co
Universal Pictures, Perfect World Pictures, Michael De Luca

Rating
R (Some Graphic Nudity|Language|Strong Erotic Sexual Content)

Genre
Romance, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 10, 2017, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 25, 2017

Box Office (Gross USA)
$114.4M

Runtime
1h 58m

Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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FAQs

What was the line from working girl in 50 Shades of GREY? ›

That line cribs from “Working Girl,” in which Griffith says: “I expect you to call me Tess. I don't expect you to fetch me coffee unless you're getting some for yourself…. and the rest we'll just make up as we go along, okay?

Is Fifty Shades Darker steamy? ›

As anyone who's seen the first movie or read the books knows, this is not an appropriate movie for teens. It's filled with sex and has many graphic love scenes, including close-up shots of naked breasts and buttocks and glimpses of pubic hair.

Who is the girl that keeps showing up in Fifty Shades Darker? ›

Her name is Leila, and she's actually an ex of Christian Grey. But what exactly can we expect when it comes to the mysterious figure from Christian's past? We talked to actress Bella Heathcote at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, and she gave us all the insight we need.

How old was Dakota Johnson when she filmed Fifty Shades? ›

Johnson, who was 23 at the time of the first movie in which she played Anastasia Steele, said she is a "sexual person" which is "why I did those big naked movies." She added: "I signed up to do a very different version of the film we ended up making."

Who was supposed to play Anna Steele? ›

Felicity Jones as Anastasia Steele

There was interest in British actress Felicity playing Ana, but according to The Hollywood Reporter, because she was 30 at the time of casting, she was too old to play a 21-year-old college student.

What are the scars on the chest in 50 Shades of GREY? ›

His biological mother, Ella, was addicted to drugs and worked as a prostitute. Her pimp was extremely abusive to both her and Christian, often beating Cristian with a belt, hitting and kicking him, or putting out his cigarettes on his skin, leaving terrible scars and burn marks.

Were the scenes in Fifty Shades Darker real? ›

In fact, as she tells a reporter in April, she's SO over filming those scenes. “Well, we're not having actual sex,” she said, as if it's all a big yawn. “But I've been simulating sex for seven ours straight right now, and I'm over it.” Originally Published: September 12, 2016 at 12:24 p.m.

Did Netflix cut scenes from Fifty Shades of Grey? ›

No. Netflix doesn't do anything to the films that are provided to them. If the version you watch on Netflix is different than the version you saw in the theater, it is because the owner of that film provided a different version to Netflix. Netflix just shows what the owners give them.

Why do girls like 50 shades so much? ›

Aside from the explicit sex in a mainstream book (it's toned way down for the movie), the story doesn't break any new ground. What it does is offer up all the themes women can't get enough of — being pursued by a handsome man, being protected, living with an element of risk.

Who is the man at the end of 50 Shades Darker? ›

At the end of Fifty Shades Darker, Christian Grey proposes to Anastasia Steele, signifying a deep commitment and a desire for a future together. Ana's acceptance ushers in a new phase of their relationship, based on trust and love.

Who is the girl with the bandage on her wrist in Fifty Shades Darker? ›

Upon some quick Googling, I was reminded that the mystery woman is character Leila Williams, played by British actress Bella Heathcote. You may recall that Leila was an ex-submissive of Christian's who began stalking him after a bad breakup.

Who was originally supposed to play in 50 Shades of Grey? ›

Charlie Hunnam was originally cast in the role of Christian Grey alongside Dakota Johnson in the role of Anastasia Steele, but Hunnam gave up the part in October 2013, with Jamie Dornan announced for the role on 23 October.

Did Dakota Johnson's parents see Fifty Shades? ›

They've never seen Fifty Shades of Grey — but she's seen their sex scenes. Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson during 61st Annual Academy Award. As they alluded to on Saturday Night Live, Griffith and Don haven't seen Fifty Shades of Grey or its sequels. "I would never see that," Don told PEOPLE.

Will there be a Fifty Shades 4 movie? ›

No, Fifty Shades of Grey 4 is not coming to Netflix.

The Fifty Shades trilogy, both in its literary and cinematic forms, concludes definitively with Fifty Shades Freed.

What was Anna's job in Fifty Shades of Grey? ›

Three days after leaving Christian, Anastasia "Ana" Steele begins her job as personal assistant to Jack Hyde, an editor at Seattle Independent Publishing (SIP).

What happened to Leila Fifty Shades? ›

Leila was arrested and been put away at the mental hospital by Christian and Jason Taylor right after saving Ana. She was never seen or heard from ever again.

What does the guy do to the girl in 50 Shades of GREY? ›

He uses sex toys with her. They roleplay as dominant and submissive. They play with bondage, flogging, and spanking.

Who is the girl in Fifty Shades of Grey? ›

The film centers around the handsome yet tormented billionaire Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and young literature student Anastasia Steele, played by Dakota Johnson. While "Fifty Shades" is Johnson's breakout role, the 25-year-old is no stranger to Hollywood.

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