The Ninth Gate

EVERY BOOK HAS A LIFE OF ITS OWN.

A rare book dealer finds himself at the heart of a string of paranormal events when he is hired to find the last two copies of a text, The Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows, capable of summoning the Devil.

Director: Roman Polanski
Cast: Johnny Depp , Frank Langella , Lena Olin , Emmanuelle Seigner , Barbara Jefford , Jack Taylor , José López Rodero , Tony Amoni , James Russo , Willy Holt

Genres: Mystery , Thriller , Horror

Release date: 1999-12-24

Rating: 6.5

Runtime: 133minutes

Budget: 38M

Revenue: 58M

Production Companies: R.P. Productions , Orly Films , Bac Films , Kino Visión , Origen Producciones Cinematograficas , Vía Digital , Canal+ , TF1 Films Production

Reviews:

  • Megan Wiley
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Kaisley Walsh
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Hamza Leach
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Megan Wiley
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Emir McLean
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5