8 ½ Women(1999)
If every man thinks of sex once every nine minutes, what does he think of the other eight?
8 ½ Women Synopsis
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.
8 ½ Women (1999) is a drama and comedy film directed by Peter Greenaway, released on May 22, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars John Standing, Matthew Delamere, Vivian Wu and Annie Shizuka Inoh. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Greenaway
- Writers:
- Peter Greenaway
- Producers:
- Kees Kasander
- Cinematographer:
- Reinier van Brummelen
- Composer:
- Frank Loesser
- Production:
- Delux Productions, Kasander & Wigman Productions, Continent Film GmbH, Movie Masters, Woodline Productions
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $437,568
- Status:
- Released
8 ½ Women (1999) Trailer
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8 ½ Women Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Standing
as Philip Emmenthal
Matthew Delamere
as Storey Emmenthal
Vivian Wu
as Kito
Annie Shizuka Inoh
as Simato
Toni Collette
as Griselda
Claire Johnston
as Amelia, Philip's Wife
Polly Walker
as Palmira
Amanda Plummer
as Beryl
Elizabeth Berrington
as Celeste
Don Warrington
as Simon
Kirina Mano
as Mio
- Manna Fujiwara
Manna Fujiwara
as Giulietta/Half Woman
Key crew
Directed by Peter Greenaway, written by Peter Greenaway, produced by Kees Kasander.
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8 ½ Women Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 70 ratings.
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8 ½ Women – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 8 ½ Women online?
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8 ½ Women (1999) is available to stream on Philo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 8 ½ Women?
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The main cast of 8 ½ Women (1999) includes John Standing, Matthew Delamere, Vivian Wu, Annie Shizuka Inoh and Toni Collette. The film was directed by Peter Greenaway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 8 ½ Women released?
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8 ½ Women was released on May 22, 1999 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is 8 ½ Women worth watching?
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8 ½ Women (1999) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 8 ½ Women?
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Yes. The official 8 ½ Women trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.