IMDb 4.6 2017 HD

Fifty Shades Darker

Fifty Shades Darker

2017
Drama Romance
118 min R USA
6.474 / 10
4.6 IMDB

When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance.…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director James Foley / Sandra Montgomery / Suze Dunbar / Scott J. Ateah / Amanda Petura / Paul Barry / Anna Rane / Kameron Bodaly / Philip Nee Nee / Karin Behrenz
Starring
Dakota Johnson / Jamie Dornan / Eric Johnson / Eloise Mumford / Bella Heathcote / Rita Ora / Jennifer Ehle / Luke Grimes

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

predictable steamy dramatic evolving troubled cautious intriguing underdeveloped romantic tense familiar brooding

Reviews

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Penelope Croft
Apr 13, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

As a continuation, Fifty Shades Darker attempts to deepen the connection between its central couple while introducing external conflict. Dakota Johnson's portrayal of Ana Steele is a highlight, showcasing her character's growing assertiveness and emotional intelligence. Jamie Dornan…

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Alistair Finch
Apr 13, 2026
1.5 / 5
1.5

One might have hoped for Fifty Shades Darker to shed some of the superficiality of its predecessor, but alas, it seems to revel in it. The performances are serviceable, with Johnson and Dornan doing what they can with…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Fifty Shades Darker makes a concerted effort to move beyond the initial shock value, focusing on the emotional rebuilding of Christian and Ana's fractured relationship. Dakota Johnson continues to be the film's anchor, portraying Ana's journey towards self-possession…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 13, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

This sequel to Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, feels less like an evolution and more like a retread with added complications. The performances by Johnson and Dornan remain the film's strongest asset, with Johnson imbuing Ana…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 13, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Fifty Shades Darker attempts to inject more narrative heft into the enduring saga of Christian Grey and Ana Steele, but largely falters. While Dakota Johnson navigates Ana's evolving caution with a commendable grace, and Jamie Dornan grapples with…

FAQs

The context mentions Bella Heathcote joining the cast, indicating the introduction of a new character. Given the plot's focus on 'shadowy figures from Christian's past,' it's probable that Heathcote's character, or characters portrayed by others in the expanded cast, will be central to these antagonistic forces threatening Christian and Ana's relationship.