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Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

Based on the book by E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey is the first film in the trilogy that follows naive literature student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson), whose life changes upon meeting the complicated and tormented billionaire Christian Grey (Jamie Dorman). Drawn to each other, the two start a romantic relationship where Steele uncovers Grey's secrets - and explores her own personal desires.

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Fifty Shades of Grey
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Drama
Romance
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Director
Sam Taylor-Johnson
Release Date
February 13, 2015
Studio(s)
Focus Features , Michael De Luca Productions , Trigger Street Productions
Distributor(s)
Universal Pictures
Cast
Jennifer Ehle , Dakota Johnson , Jamie Dorman , Marcia Gay Harden , Eloise Mumford , Victor Rasuk , Luke Grimes , Rita Ora
Writers
Kelly Marcel
Runtime
125 Minutes
Franchise(s)
Fifty Shades of Grey
Budget
$40 Million

Summary

Based on the book by E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey is the first film in the trilogy that follows naive literature student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson), whose life changes upon meeting the complicated and tormented billionaire Christian Grey (Jamie Dorman). Drawn to each other, the two start a romantic relationship where Steele uncovers Grey's secrets - and explores her own personal desires.

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