Fifty Shades of Grey (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Fifty Shades of Grey is a 2015 romantic drama directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. It is based on Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $569.7 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Sam Taylor-Johnson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- Budget
- $40M
- Based on
- Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fifty Shades of Grey About?
The premise of Fifty Shades of Grey without spoilers, adapted from Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
College senior Anastasia Steele's life changes when she meets the wealthy and complex Christian Grey. Drawn to his charm and intrigued by his guarded nature, she finds herself increasingly captivated. As their relationship deepens, Ana discovers Christian's unconventional desires and boundaries, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and exploration of intimacy. She must confront both his secrets and her own as they navigate a provocative and intense connection.
Fifty Shades of Grey Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- spanking
- sex scene
- perversion
- erotica
- female frontal nudity
- sadomasochism
- bdsm
- female rear nudity
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- sexual fantasy
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- sex toy
- whip
- virgin
- sexuality
- billionaire
- blindfold
- rich man poor woman
- bondage
- loss of virginity
- helicopter
- sexual awakening
- dominant
- sexual submissiveness
- dancing
- alcohol
- passionate kiss
- kissing in an elevator
- photographer
- undressing someone
- sex in an elevator
- posing for a photo
- wardrobe
- high rise
- glider
- male nudity
- based on novel
- title directed by female
- rainy day
- chauffeur
- submissive woman
- gift
- non disclosure agreement
- hardware store
- hand slap
- graduation present
- biting lip
- walking in the woods
- two in a bath
Fifty Shades of Grey Cast
Dakota Johnson leads the cast, with Jamie Dornan. Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
- Director Sam Taylor-Johnson
More from Sam Taylor-Johnson
More films directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, best-rated first: Back to Black and A Million Little Pieces.
Fifty Shades of Grey Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fifty Shades of Grey 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.2/10.
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IMDb 4.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 25% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 41%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 3.3
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 1.8 /5
1K ratings
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Movie Insider 3.3 /5
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Fifty Shades of Grey Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Fifty Shades of Grey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
21-year-old Anastasia “Ana” Steele (Dakota Johnson), a literature student at Washington State University’s satellite campus near Vancouver, Washington, finds herself stepping into unexpected territory. After her roommate, Kate Kavanagh, falls ill, Ana kindly agrees to take her place and interview Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan), a wealthy entrepreneur, at his Seattle headquarters for their college newspaper.
Full summary
The whole story of Fifty Shades of Grey, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Fifty Shades of Grey Box Office & Budget
Fifty Shades of Grey grossed $569.7 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 14 times what it cost. $166.2 million came from the US and Canada and $403.5 million (71%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$569.7M
14× its budget
- US & Canada
- $166.2M
- International
- $403.5M
- Budget
- $40M
Fifty Shades of Grey Awards & Nominations
Fifty Shades of Grey was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Song
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Golden Globes 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song
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Oscars 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Song)
Fifty Shades of Grey Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers and 3 clips.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Clip Ana Interviews Christian Grey
- Clip The Elevator Scene
- Clip The Lust Contract
How Well Do You Know Fifty Shades of Grey?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Anastasia Steele studying in college?
Cars in Fifty Shades of Grey
30 cars on screen, including the 2013 Audi S8 D4 and the 1974 Volkswagen Basic Beetle Typ 1.
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2012 Audi Q7 Minor role
Fifty Shades of Grey Also Known As
44 alternative titles, including “50 Shades of Grey” and “The Adventures of Max & Banks”.
- Also known as
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- 50 Shades of Grey
- The Adventures of Max & Banks
- Max & Banks
- Vijftig Tinten Grijs
- 50 Оттенков Серого
- 50 nuances de Grey
- 50 Tons de Cinza
- 50 odstínů šedi
- Cincuenta Sombras de Grey
- Năm Mươi Sắc Thái: Xám
- Մոխրագույնի հիսուն երանգները
- Cinquanta sfumature di grigio
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- Pięćdziesiąt twarzy Greya
- Пятьдесят оттенков серого
- As Cinquenta Sombras de Grey
- 五十度灰
- Fifty Shades of Grey - Geheimes Verlangen
- Cinquante Nuances de Grey
- A Szürke ötven árnyalata
- Петдесет нюанса сиво
- Grinin Elli Tonu
- חמישים גוונים של אפור
- Padesát odstínů šedi
- ฟิฟตี้ เชดส์ ออฟ เกรย์
- Πενήντα Αποχρώσεις Του Γκρι
- Cincizeci de umbre ale lui Grey
- Petdeset odtenkov sive
- 그레이의 50가지 그림자
- П’ятдесят відтінків сірого
- Cinquenta Tons de Cinza
- Päťdesiat odtieňov sivej
- Penkiasdešimt pilkų atspalvių
- 格雷的五十道陰影
- Pedeset nijansi sive
- Greja piecdesmit nokrāsas
- Педесет нијанси: сива
- フィフティ・シェイズ・オブ・グレイ
- 格雷的五十道色戒
- خمسون وجه من قراي
- Năm Mươi Sắc Thái
- پنجاه سایه گری, გრეის ორმოცდაათი ელფერი
- Viiskümmend halli varjundit
- Cinquanta ombres d’en Grey
- फ़िफ़्टी शेड्स ऑफ़ ग्रे
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Fifty Shades of Grey FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Fifty Shades of Grey, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fifty Shades of Grey?
Fifty Shades of Grey runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Fifty Shades of Grey released?
Fifty Shades of Grey was released on February 13, 2015.
Who directed Fifty Shades of Grey?
Fifty Shades of Grey was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
More films by Sam Taylor-Johnson Who is in the cast of Fifty Shades of Grey?
Fifty Shades of Grey stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan.
How much did Fifty Shades of Grey make at the box office?
Fifty Shades of Grey grossed $569.7 million worldwide ($166.2 million domestic, $403.5 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is Fifty Shades of Grey rated?
Fifty Shades of Grey has 4.2/10 on IMDb, 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Is Fifty Shades of Grey based on a book?
Yes. Fifty Shades of Grey is adapted from Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James.
Was Fifty Shades of Grey nominated for any awards?
Fifty Shades of Grey received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
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