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Nine

Nine

This holiday season, be Italian.

20095.51h 58m

Overview

Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother.

Directed by Rob Marshall
Written by Michael Tolkin, Mario Fratti, Maury Yeston
Produced by Marc Platt, Harvey Weinstein, Rob Marshall
Box OfficeBudget: $80.0MRevenue: $53.8M

Top Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis

Guido Contini

Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard

Luisa Contini

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Carla

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Claudia

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Lilli

Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren

Mamma

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson

Stephanie

Fergie

Fergie

Saraghina

Ricky Tognazzi

Ricky Tognazzi

Dante

Enzo Cilenti

Enzo Cilenti

Leopardi

Themes & Keywords

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About Nine

Nine is a drama, music, romance film released in 2009 exploring themes of creative crisis, melancholy, musical, memory, sidewalk cafe, room key. Directed by Rob Marshall, it stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penélope Cruz. Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother.

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