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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?

What was the point of Fifty Shades Darker? ›

Christian and Ana decide to rekindle their relationship, except this time there are no more rules or punishments. As they begin to get used to their newfound relationship, Christian's past begins to haunt Ana as Christian struggles with his innermost thoughts.

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

She was 24 during much of the filming, having been cast as Ana at the age of 23. In the first movie, Ana Steele was 21 years old, making Johnson's casting age-appropriate. Much of her appeal to Christian revolves around her naivety, having just entered the adult world.

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.

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.

Why is Rita Ora in Fifty Shades? ›

The RIP hitmaker has claimed that the movie's director, Sam Taylor-Johnson, suggested that she auditioned for the saucy movie and that she only bagged it once she nailed her accent. “I said I'd love to involved as I was such a fan of the book.

Who was the guy at the end of Fifty 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 did they originally want for Fifty Shades of Grey? ›

The studio originally wanted Ryan Gosling for Christian, but he was not interested in the role. Garrett Hedlund was also considered, but he could not connect with the character.

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

In the film's final few scenes, Ana asks Christian to show her just how bad things can get in his playroom. After he obliges her by spanking her six times with a belt, she spends the night in tears, only to wake up and leave Christian.

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 4th 50 Shades of Grey? ›

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. The narrative arc of the series reaches its resolution within that installment, making a natural continuation unlikely at this time.

Was Jamie Dornan married before 50 Shades? ›

Who turned down the role of Anastasia Steele? ›

Meanwhile, British actress Felicity Jones was, at 30, eventually deemed too old for the role of Anastasia Steele, while Shailene Woodley was up for it but had to pass due to obligations to her forthcoming movie 'Divergent'.

Who is the villain in Fifty Shades Darker? ›

For Bella Heathcote, taking on the role of Fifty Shades Darker's villain, Leila Williams, was a total thrill—especially when it came to her wardrobe.

How old is Ana Steele supposed to be? ›

21-year-old Anastasia "Ana" Steele is an English literature major at the Washington State University's branch campus in Vancouver, Washington. Her best friend, Katherine "Kate" Kavanagh, writes for the college newspaper.

Who is the girl stalking Ana in Fifty Shades Darker? ›

Meanwhile, Ana is stalked at work by Leila Williams, one of Christian's former submissives, who turns out to own a gun. Leila's obsession with Christian and Ana began after she left her husband four months before, leading to a mental breakdown. Leila breaks into Ana's apartment and threatens her at gunpoint.

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

Ana begins working at Seattle Independent Publishing (SIP) as a personal assistant to Jack Hyde. Christian secretly purchases the company, much to Ana's chagrin. But when Jack sexually harasses and tries to assault Ana, Christian has him fired.

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.

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