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Eyes Wide Shut
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Stanley Kubrick. With Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Sydney Pollack.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
After Dr. Bill Harford's wife, Alice, admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having a sexual encounter. He discovers an underground sexual group and attends one of their meetings -- and quickly discovers that he is in over his head.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter Dr. Bill Harford's wife, Alice, admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having a sexual encounter. He discovers an unde…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Eyes Wide Shut.
MoviHero lists July 16, 1999 as the release date for Eyes Wide Shut. Stanley Kubrick is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tom Cruise as Dr. William Harford, Nicole Kidman as Alice Harford, Sydney Pollack as Victor Ziegler, Marie Richardson as Marion. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 16, 1999
GenresDrama · Mystery · Thriller
Runtime2h 39m
DirectorStanley Kubrick
CastTom Cruise as Dr. William Harford, Nicole Kidman as Alice Harford, Sydney Pollack as Victor Ziegler, Marie Richardson as Marion
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Eyes Wide Shut right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Eyes Wide Shut runs 2h 39m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 9/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 7,437 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary2/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required9/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“It doesn't matter if it's Stanley Kubrick's best or worst.”
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“Physician to the well-heeled "Bill" (Tom Cruise) and his wife "Alice" (Nicole Kidman) are enjoying the Christmas season by attending the usual whilrl of social…”
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“Eyes Wide Shut (1999) – Kubrick’s final masterpiece.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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