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Nymphomaniac: Volume I (2014): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Nymphomaniac: Volume I is a 2014 drama directed by Lars von Trier, starring Willem Dafoe, Stellan Skarsgård and Christian Slater. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $13.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
76%
worldwide gross
$13.3M
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Nymphomaniac: Volume I (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Director
Lars von Trier
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Nymphomaniac: Volume I About?

The premise of Nymphomaniac: Volume I without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A woman recovering from a brutal attack finds solace and connection with a thoughtful man named Seligman. As she heals, she begins to share the intimate and provocative stories of her youth. Seligman listens intently as she recounts her early experiences with sensuality, exploration, and the sometimes reckless pursuit of pleasure, revealing a complex journey of self-discovery.

Nymphomaniac: Volume I Themes & Keywords

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  • cunnilingus
  • anal sex
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female pubic hair
  • female rear nudity
  • loss of virginity
  • underage sex
  • female nudity
  • nudity
  • sex addict
  • erotica
  • nymphomania
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  • female frontal nudity
  • casual sex
  • explicit sex
  • natural breasts
  • woman seduces a man
  • first time sex
  • genitalia
  • sex with multiple partners
  • sex in a train toilet
  • loveless sex
  • pubic hair
  • fellatio
  • oral sex
  • vulva
  • seduction
  • promiscuous woman
  • female removes her clothes
  • panties pulled down
  • sex talk
  • female attempts to seduce male
  • sex with a married man
  • father daughter relationship
  • delirium tremens
  • male frontal nudity
  • penis in mouth
  • explicit fellatio
  • orgasm
  • scantily clad female
  • golden ratio
  • leg spreading
  • virgin girl
  • sex standing up
  • narration
  • younger version of character
  • seducing a married man
  • teenage sex
  • split screen
  • mother daughter estrangement
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Cast & crew

Nymphomaniac: Volume I Cast

Willem Dafoe leads the cast, with Stellan Skarsgård and Christian Slater. Directed by Lars von Trier; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Lars von Trier

More films directed by Lars von Trier, best-rated first: Medea, Breaking the Waves, Melancholia and The Five Obstructions.

Full filmography
Ratings

Nymphomaniac: Volume I Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Nymphomaniac: Volume I 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

Plot

Nymphomaniac: Volume I Plot Summary

What happens in Nymphomaniac: Volume I from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens with a repetitive sound echoing in darkness, soon revealed to be machinery impacted by rain. After this disorienting setting, a still hand is discovered on the pavement. The soothing sounds of nature are abruptly replaced by the intense tones of heavy metal music. Inside a home, we find a man, Seligman, who dons a scarf before stepping out for a walk. He visits a tackle shop for bait and returns home, only to stumble upon an unconscious middle-aged woman, Joe, sprawled on the ground.

Full summary

The whole story of Nymphomaniac: Volume I, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Nymphomaniac: Volume I Box Office

Nymphomaniac: Volume I grossed $13.3 million worldwide. $785,896 came from the US and Canada and $12.5 million (94%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$13.3M

US & Canada
$785.9K
International
$12.5M
US & Canada 6% Rest of the world 94%
Videos

Nymphomaniac: Volume I Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 teaser, 1 clip and 1 featurette.

Spot
  • Clip Io sono fiera di essere una ninfomane
  • Featurette Featurette
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Nymphomaniac: Volume I?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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  10. Question 10: not answered

What item does the woman request from her rescuer after waking up?

Cars

Cars in Nymphomaniac: Volume I

6 cars on screen, including the 1982 Austin Allegro 3 and the 1988 Jaguar Sovereign V12 Series III.

All 6 cars
  • 1982 Austin Allegro 3 in Nymphomaniac: Volume I 1982 Austin Allegro 3 Minor role
  • 1988 Jaguar Sovereign V12 Series III in Nymphomaniac: Volume I 1988 Jaguar Sovereign V12 Series III Minor role
  • unknown in Nymphomaniac: Volume I unknown Minor role
  • 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Nymphomaniac: Volume I 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE Background role
Details

Nymphomaniac: Volume I Also Known As

70 alternative titles, including “Nymphomaniac: Meros A'” and “Nymph()maniac: Vol. I”.

Also known as
  • Nymphomaniac: Meros A'
  • Nymph()maniac: Vol. I
  • Nymph()maniac: Volume I
  • Nymphomaniac - Teil 1
  • Нимфоманка Часть 1
  • Нимфоманка
  • Nimfomanė I
  • Nymphomaniac Vol. I
  • Nymphomaniac Vol I
  • ニンフォマニアック 第一巻
  • 性愛成癮的女人
  • 性上癮
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  • Нимфоманка: Част I
  • Nymphomaniac: Volume 1
  • Ninfomanía 1
  • Nimfomanka: prvi dio
  • Nümfomaan. I osa
  • Nymfomaani 1
  • Nymphomaniac: Teil 1
  • A nimfomániás
  • Nymphomanit - khelek A
  • Nimfomane
  • Ninfomanía: primera parte
  • Nimfomanka: Część I
  • Nimf()manka
  • Ninfomaníaca - Parte I
  • Nimfomana Vol. I
  • Nimfomanka: Prvi deo
  • Nymfomanka I.
  • Німфоманка: Частина перша
  • Ninfomania Vol.1
  • Nymph()maniac 1
  • Nymphomaniac - Vergiss die Liebe
  • Vol.1
  • İtiraf: Bölüm 1
  • Nemfomanyak: Bölüm 1
  • Nymphomaniac (volumen 1)
  • 性上癮(上)
  • Nymphomaniac part I
  • Nymphomaniac Upper Part
  • Նիմֆոմանուհի 1
  • 女性瘾者:上
  • Nymph()maniac : Volume 1
  • Nymphomaniac : Volume I
  • 女性瘾者:第一部
  • Nymphomaniac. Volumen 1
  • Nymfomanka, část I.
  • 님포매니악: 볼륨 1
  • Nymphomaniac : Volume 1
  • Nymphomaniac - Volume 1
  • Нимфоманка: Часть 1
  • Nymphomaniac: Μέρος Α'
  • Ninfomaníaca: Vol. I
  • A nimfomániás - 1. rész
  • Nimfomanka: Część 1
  • נימפומנית חלק ראשון
  • İtiraf
  • Німфоманка: Частина 1
  • Ninfomaníaca: Volume 1
  • Nymphomaniac vol. 1
  • Нимфоманка 1
  • Nymfomanka I
  • 性愛成癮的女人(上)
  • Nimfomanė
  • 性上癮:前篇
  • ニンフォマニアック Vol.1
  • Nimfomanka - 1. del
  • Người Đàn Bà Cuồng Dâm: Phần 1
  • Nimfomāne 1. daļa
  • Nymphomaniac: Volum 1, ნიმფომანიაკი: ნაწილი პირველი

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FAQ

Nymphomaniac: Volume I FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Nymphomaniac: Volume I, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Nymphomaniac: Volume I?

Nymphomaniac: Volume I runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was Nymphomaniac: Volume I released?

Nymphomaniac: Volume I was released on March 21, 2014.

Who directed Nymphomaniac: Volume I?

Nymphomaniac: Volume I was directed by Lars von Trier.

More films by Lars von Trier

Who is in the cast of Nymphomaniac: Volume I?

Nymphomaniac: Volume I stars Willem Dafoe, Stellan Skarsgård and Christian Slater, among 9 credited actors.

How much did Nymphomaniac: Volume I make at the box office?

Nymphomaniac: Volume I grossed $13.3 million worldwide ($785,896 domestic, $12.5 million international).

How is Nymphomaniac: Volume I rated?

Nymphomaniac: Volume I has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Nymphomaniac: Volume I have a post-credit scene?

No. Nymphomaniac: Volume I has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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