9½ WEEKS is a 1986 erotic drama film directed by Adrian Lyne and starring Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger. It is based on the novel of the same name by Elizabeth McNeill.

The film was not a major success commercially in the United States, grossing only $7 million at the box office from a $17 million budget.
In addition, it received mixed reviews. However, despite its only moderate success in North America, the film acquired a large fanbase
on video and was a huge success internationally. The film is now well known for its erotic sadomasochistic content.

The title of the film refers to the duration of a relationship between Wall Street arbitrageur John Gray (Mickey Rourke) and divorced SoHo
art gallery employee Elizabeth McGraw (Kim Basinger). The two meet and conduct a volatile and somewhat kinky sex life.
The film details a sexual downward spiral as John pushes Elizabeth's boundaries toward her eventual emotional breakdown.
He often manipulates her into getting what he wants during sex and sometimes abuses her.