- Patrick Wai22 januari 2026The Ninth Gate (1999) is an intriguingly moody mix of mystery, occult obsession, magic, and the occasional tasteful murder. It’s one of those films that actually improves on repeat viewings, when you start catching the sly details and quiet weirdness Polanski sprinkles in between Johnny Depp looking permanently unimpressed. It’s easily one of Polanski’s stronger late-career efforts, though he famously refuses to connect all the dots. The ending doesn’t hand you answers so much as slide a cryptic smile across the table and walk away, leaving you to argue with yourself about what really happened — which, honestly, feels entirely on brand.
- Zokkiie1 maj 2026The atmosphere completely makes this movie. Dusty old bookstores, creepy castles, rare books, rainy streets — it feels like you’re stuck inside some strange late-night mystery the whole time. Johnny Depp is perfect here too. He plays the role so casually that it makes all the weirdness around him feel oddly believable. It’s definitely a slow movie though, so it won’t be for everyone. It drags in parts and never fully sticks the ending, but it’s still weirdly hypnotic and easy to get lost in if you’re into this kind of atmosphere.
- Niztradamus21 augusti 2025Great movie similar to the DaVinci Code but more adult themed. The ending is a huge let down though. I wish there was a sequel that explored it further. The suspense and intrigue is real in this one. If you don't mind a slightly open end and appreciate an ending that lets your imagine run wild, this one is a definitive watch.
- รҡ૨אρƭเ∂5 november 2025I was surprisingly satisfied with this film. I'm a fan of the 90s era style of thriller and this held up. Great pace and writing. Johnny delivers with classic "Deppth" in this much prefered non-action role performance more typical of his earlier work. Leaves you wanting more without being obnoxiously abrupt. 7.7/10 🍿
- Gianni Cavuoto16 juli 2025What a great performance from Johnny Depp. He is 100% convincing and totally outshines the role witten for him. Polanski does a great job after a few years hiatus from behind the camera. If you are looking for a thriller with a large heaping of the occult this who's who of European actors will fit the bill. After you have watched it wait a week and watch it agian and again and pick up on all the little things you missed the first time around. This is a movie that has flown under the radar of American viewers and should be considered a Johnny Depp classic.
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The Ninth Gate was released on 25 augusti 1999.
The Ninth Gate was directed by Roman Polanski.
The Ninth Gate has a runtime of 2h 13m.
The Ninth Gate was produced by Roman Polanski.
Bokhandlaren Dean Corso får i uppdrag av samlaren Boris Balkan att försöka avgöra äktheten på en värdefull bok. Boken anses vara skriven av den fiktive Torchia på 1600-talet. Legenden säger att Torchia slutit förbund med djävulen själv. I sitt arbete för herr Balkan finner Dean allt fler kusliga detaljer.
The key characters in The Ninth Gate are Dean Corso (Johnny Depp), Boris Balkan (Frank Langella), Liana Telfer (Lena Olin).
The Ninth Gate is rated 15.
The Ninth Gate is a Mystik, Thriller, Skräck film.
The Ninth Gate has an audience rating of 5.8 out of 10.
The Ninth Gate had a budget of 38 mn US$.
The Ninth Gate has made 58,4 mn US$ at the box office.