The Ninth Gate (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, The Ninth Gate is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 133 minutes. “Every book has a life of its own.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An all-expenses-paid international search for a rare copy of the book 'The Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows' brings an unscrupulous book dealer deep into a world of murder, double-dealing and satanic worship.
Who’s in it. The Ninth Gate stars Johnny Depp as Dean Corso, Frank Langella as Boris Balkan, Lena Olin as Liana Telfer and Emmanuelle Seigner as The Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Ninth Gate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $58.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ninth Gate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ninth Gate tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ninth Gate (1999)?
- In US, The Ninth Gate is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ninth Gate worth watching?
- The Ninth Gate holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ninth Gate?
- The Ninth Gate stars Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner and Barbara Jefford.
- When was The Ninth Gate released?
- The Ninth Gate was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.