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8 ½ Women

1999, English. Directed by Peter Greenaway.

If every man thinks of sex once every nine minutes, what does he think of the other eight?

After his wife dies, middle-aged businessman Philip Emmenthal, at the prompting of his playboy son Storey, populates his Geneva villa with eight-and-a-half concubines. Three are from Kyoto, where Storey manages Pachinco palaces. Each has a distinctive personality: a nun, a child bearer, a gambler, a student of Kabuki, a horsewoman with a pet pig, a maid. As a year passes, the women begin asserting their own power.

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Runtime
2h 1m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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8 ½ Women is streaming on Philo and Fandor in India.

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Released
22 May 1999
Country
Germany, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Written by
Peter Greenaway
Budget
$6M
Box office
$438K
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Is 8 ½ Women worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is 8 ½ Women?

8 ½ Women runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).

Does 8 ½ Women have a post-credits scene?

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8 ½ Women parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

8 ½ Women is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is 8 ½ Women on?

8 ½ Women is streaming on Philo and Fandor in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like 8 ½ Women?

If you liked 8 ½ Women, try Your Friends & Neighbors, Family Weekend, Somewhere in Queens.

Who directed 8 ½ Women?

8 ½ Women (1999) was directed by Peter Greenaway and stars John Standing, Matthew Delamere, Vivian Wu.

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