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This film presents three interconnected stories featuring identical actors, exploring the fluidity of reality and the blurring of lines between storyteller and character. As their roles overlap, the narrative delves into questions of identity, creation, and the complex relationship between artist and muse. The interwoven tales challenge perceptions and examine the nature of storytelling itself, creating a thought-provoking and intriguing experience.

This film presents three interconnected stories featuring identical actors, exploring the fluidity of reality and the blurring of lines between storyteller and character. As their roles overlap, the narrative delves into questions of identity, creation, and the complex relationship between artist and muse. The interwoven tales challenge perceptions and examine the nature of storytelling itself, creating a thought-provoking and intriguing experience.

Does The Nines have end credit scenes?

No!

The Nines does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The Nines

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Ratings and Reviews for The Nines

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Metacritic

52

Metascore

5.9

User Score

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IMDb

6.2 /10

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TMDB

60

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The Nines Quiz: Test your knowledge about the intricate and surreal narrative of The Nines.

What color is the lace on Gary's wrist that symbolizes his turmoil?

Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for The Nines

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“Part One - The Prisoner” follows the life of Gary, a troubled actor characterized by the green lace he wears on his wrist. Under house arrest in someone else’s home due to a disastrous incident where he burned down his own house, Gary finds companionship with Margaret, a P.R. handler, and Sarah, the single mother living next door, whose feelings towards him may veer into romantic territory. As time passes in his isolation, Gary becomes increasingly convinced that the number nine haunts him. He discovers a note in his own handwriting that reads, “Look for the nines,” which sparks a bizarre journey of self-discovery. To his terror, he begins to see various versions of himself, leading to a breakdown of his limitations set by house arrest and causing a ripple effect in reality.

Transitioning to “Part Two - Reality Television,” we meet Gavin, a television writer striving to get his pilot off the ground. Leaving his home to work on his show “Knowing,” which centers around a mother and daughter on a lost journey, he recruits his friend Melissa as the leading actress. During a discussion about the fickle nature of reviews, Melissa tells Gavin to look for the nines, leading him to scribble it down on paper—connecting it back to Gary’s haunting experience in Part One. As the production proceeds, a persistent executive named Susan pressures Gavin to replace his unconventional friend Melissa with a more mainstream actress, triggering a heated argument that forces Gavin to dismiss a non-existent reality TV cameraman. Observing the chaos surrounding him, viewers see the number nine hovering above Gavin’s head.

In a pivotal flashback from Part One, Margaret explains to Gary that he is akin to a God-like entity, declaring that while God scores a perfect ten, humans are merely sevens, leaving him as a nine, capable of devastating the world with just a thought. Skeptical, Gary experiences a meltdown, which is the underlying cause for his breaking free from his house arrest.

In “Part Three - Knowing,” the narrative shifts to Gabriel, a celebrated video game designer whose car breaks down in a remote area. Leaving behind his wife Mary and young daughter Noelle, he steps out seeking cell service. He encounters a mysterious woman named Sierra, who lures him into the woods under the pretense of giving him a ride. As things take a sinister turn, Sierra reveals that she has poisoned him. Back at the car, Noelle finds footage on a digital camera that bizarrely connects Gavin with Melissa and Margaret with Gary, leaving her and Mary perplexed. Sierra further divulges the existence of three parallel universes that Gabriel has inadvertently created, causing him to lose track of his identity. As the situation escalates, Noelle mysteriously vanishes, prompting Gabriel to rush back and carry her home. However, Mary begins to sense that all is not as it seems with Gabriel, ultimately urging him to leave as the reality he represents unravels. Gabriel uncovers that ninety variations of the universe exist, realizing that this is the final one. He discards the green lace from his wrist, culminating in a disintegration of their reality. In the film’s poignant conclusion, we see Sierra married to Ben—a character from Part Two—and Noelle is their daughter. In her innocence, Noelle remarks that “he’s not coming back” and that “all the pieces have been put together,” leading to a heartwarming moment where Melissa looks up and expresses her gratitude with a smile just before the credits roll.

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Cars Featured in The Nines

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Explore all cars featured in The Nines, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


BMW

3 Coupé E46

Chevrolet

2006

Malibu

Ford

1999

Crown Victoria

Ford

2001

Crown Victoria

Ford

2004

F-150

Ford

2001

Windstar

Infiniti

1993

J30

New

1999

Flyer C 40

SAAB

2002

9-5

Saturn

2006

Ion

The Nines Themes and Keywords

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The Nines Other Names and Titles

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The Nines - Y9u never kn9w when y9ur number is up Número 9 I dynami tou enn9a Devetke 9 - A szám hatalma Dziewiatki Os Noves התשיעיות Девятки The Nines - Dein Leben ist nur ein Spiel Деветките Dziewiątki 九度空间 התשעיות Devítky Η Δύναμη των Εννέα 더 나인스 Dokuzlar Дев’ятки 九度空間 Magické deviatky 9-ナイン Những Con Số 9

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Other Names for The Nines

Explore the alternate titles, translations, and working names for The Nines. Learn how the film is known in different regions, languages, and releases, and discover the variations that reflect its cultural reach and marketing choices.


The Nines - Y9u never kn9w when y9ur number is up Número 9 I dynami tou enn9a Devetke 9 - A szám hatalma Dziewiatki Os Noves התשיעיות Девятки The Nines - Dein Leben ist nur ein Spiel Деветките Dziewiątki 九度空间 התשעיות Devítky Η Δύναμη των Εννέα 더 나인스 Dokuzlar Дев’ятки 九度空間 Magické deviatky 9-ナイン Những Con Số 9

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