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Director:
Writers:
Arthur Schnitzler (novel)
Stanley Kubrick (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
16 July 1999 (USA) more
Tagline:
Cruise. Kidman. Kubrick.
Plot:
A New York City doctor, who is married to an art curator, pushes himself on a harrowing and dangerous night-long odyssey of sexual and moral discovery after his wife admits that she once almost cheated on him. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 15 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(134 articles)
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Be prepared to think more (1389 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Tom Cruise | ... | Dr. William 'Bill' Harford | |
| Nicole Kidman | ... | Alice Harford | |
| Madison Eginton | ... | Helena Harford | |
| Jackie Sawiris | ... | Roz | |
| Sydney Pollack | ... | Victor Ziegler | |
| Leslie Lowe | ... | Illona Ziegler | |
| Peter Benson | ... | Bandleader | |
| Todd Field | ... | Nick Nightingale | |
| Michael Doven | ... | Ziegler's Secretary | |
| Sky Dumont | ... | Sandor Szavost | |
| Louise J. Taylor | ... | Gayle (as Louise Taylor) | |
| Stewart Thorndike | ... | Nuala | |
| Randall Paul | ... | Harris | |
| Julienne Davis | ... | Amanda 'Mandy' Curran | |
| Lisa Leone | ... | Lisa |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
EWS (USA) (promotional abbreviation)
Rhapsody (UK) (working title)
Traumnovelle (USA) (working title)
Ojos bien cerrados (Argentina) (Mexico) (Peru) (Uruguay) [es]
De Olhos Bem Fechados (Brazil) (Portugal) [pt]
я ьХПНЙН гЮЙПШРШЛХ цКЮГЮЛХ (Russia) [ru]
Eyes Wide Shut (Denmark) [da]
Eyes Wide Shut (Spain) [es]
Eyes Wide Shut (France) [fr]
Eyes Wide Shut (Germany) [de]
Eyes Wide Shut (Portugal) [pt]
Eyes Wide Shut (Finland) [fi]
Gözü tamamen kapali (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Les yeux grands fermés (Canada: French title) [fr]
Matia ermitika kleista (Greece) [el]
Oci sirom zatvorene (Croatia) [hr]
Oczy szeroko zamkniete (Poland) [pl]
S shiroko zakritimi glazami (Armenia) [hy]
Spalující touha (Czech Republic) [cs]
Tágra zárt szemek (Hungary) [hu]
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, language and some drug-related material.
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Runtime:
159 min
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1.66 : 1 more
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DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
Iceland:14 | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Brazil:18 | Australia:R (TV rating) | Singapore:R21 (re-rating) (cut) | Argentina:18 | Australia:X (original rating) | Belgium:KNT | Canada:18+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) | Chile:18 | Denmark:16 | Finland:K-16 | France:Unrated (original rating) | Germany:16 (bw) | Hong Kong:III | Ireland:18 | Israel:18 | Italy:VM14 | Japan:R-18 | Malaysia:(Banned) | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Peru:18 | Philippines:R-18 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) (cut) | South Korea:(Banned) (original rating) | South Korea:18 (re-rating) (edited version) | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | Taiwan:R-18 | UK:18 | USA:R (cut version) | USA:NC-17 (original rating)
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Trivia:
A real estate agent's sign that appears briefly in shot at the end of a street carries the name Vitali. The newspaper article that Bill reads announcing the death of Mandy mentions that she was a model and that she had been involved with a designer named Leon Vitali. 'Leon Vitali' is one of Kubrick's longest-serving colleagues and also plays Red Cloak. more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: The maid addresses "Carl" as "Mr. Thomas" when he enters the apartment. Thomas Gibson plays Carl, but presumably this means the character is "Carl Thomas." more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Dr. Bill Harford:
Honey, have you seen my wallet?
Alice Harford:
Isn't it on the bedside table?
Dr. Bill Harford:
Now listen, you know we're running a little late.
Alice Harford:
I know. How do I look?
Dr. Bill Harford:
Perfect.
Alice Harford:
Is my hair okay?
Dr. Bill Harford:
It's great
Alice Harford:
You're not even looking at it.
Dr. Bill Harford:
It's beautiful. You always look beautiful.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "Stella: Vegetables (#1.9)" (2005) more
Soundtrack:
Backwards Priests more
FAQ
What does the chanting at the mansion party mean?What is EWS actually about?
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There is no denying that Stanley Kubrick is one of the greatest filmmakers to ever live. He may not have made many films, but every single one of them is a masterpiece. That is not something that can be said about many other directors. He is a true artist. And it is because of that word, "art", that his work is often misunderstood. Rather than create films which reveal everything that the audience needs to know through the dialogue or the action, Kubrick layers his films with meaning. He does this through all aspects of the film.. the music, the images, the dialogue, and expressions. And by the end of the film, nothing is left clear, because he wants you to think about what you have seen, and come up with your own meaning for the film. The problem with this is that most people don't go to see films to think, they just want to see the next "Armageddon" or "Waterboy". So, if "Eyes Wide Shut" fails at the box-office, or is badly criticized by movie-goers, it has nothing to do with the film itself, but is more reflective of the movie-goers, and their inability to see further than what is presented to them on the screen. Life experience and a philosophical mind is also required to fully understand and enjoy this film. If you have ever thought of what role sex plays in your relationship, and what love and commitment really mean, you will understand this film. If you have ever considered what the difference between love and sex is, you will understand this film. If you have ever truly felt lust, you will understand this film. Be prepared to think.