Eyes Wide Shut
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Overview
After his wife, Alice, tells him about her sexual fantasies, William Harford sets out for a night of sexual adventure. After several less than successful encounters, he meets an old friend, Nick Nightingale--now a musician--who tells him of strange sex parties where he is required to play the piano blindfolded. All the men at the party are costumed...
Director / Creator
Stanley Kubrick
Writers
Stanley Kubrick, Frederic Raphael, Arthur Schnitzler
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About Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
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Overview
Eyes Wide Shut (1999) is a Drama, Mystery, and Thriller film from United Kingdom and United States. the film was directed by Stanley Kubrick from a screenplay by Stanley Kubrick and Frederic Raphael. It runs 2 hours and 39 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
After his wife, Alice, tells him about her sexual fantasies, William Harford sets out for a night of sexual adventure. After several less than successful encounters, he meets an old friend, Nick Nightingale--now a musician--who tells him of strange sex parties where he is required to play the piano blindfolded. All the men at the party are costumed and wear masks while the women are all young and beautiful. Harford manages to find an appropriate costume and heads out to the party. Once there, however, he is warned by someone who recognizes him, despite the mask, that he is in great danger. He manages to extricate himself, but the threats prove to be quite real and sinister.
Cast and crew
The film stars Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, and Madison Eginton in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Stanley Kubrick, Frederic Raphael, and Arthur Schnitzler, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Eyes Wide Shut holds a rating of 7.5/10 based on 411,889 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 76%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 69/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 12 wins & 30 nominations total. These numbers place Eyes Wide Shut within the broader landscape of Drama and Mystery cinema from 1999, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Eyes Wide Shut is currently available to stream with a subscription on Spectrum On Demand. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through YouTube, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on Tubi TV. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Eyes Wide Shut is worth knowing
If you enjoy Drama or Mystery films, Eyes Wide Shut offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1999 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how drama evolved during that period. Performances from Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Eyes Wide Shut on your watchlist for later.
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