8 ½ Women (1999)
Top Billed Cast
8 ½ Women (1999)
Certified Cringeworthy
83.3% Audience Cringe Score (12 votes)*
Sex Scene
YES
Nudity
YES
Sexual Violence
NO
We've determined 8 ½ Women is NOT SAFE to watch with parents or kids.
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Plot Summary
After the death of his wife, wealthy businessman Philip Emmenthal and his son Storey open their own private harem in their family residence in Geneva (they get the idea while watching Federico Fellini's 8½ and after Storey is "given" a woman, Simato (Inoh), to waive her pachinko debts). They sign one-year contracts with eight (and a half) women to this effect. The women each have a gimmick (one is a nun, another a kabuki performer, etc.). Philip soon becomes dominated by his favourite of the concubines, Palmira, who has no interest in Storey as a lover, despite what their contract might stipulate. Philip dies, the concubines' contracts expire, and Storey is left alone with Giulietta (the titular "½", played by Fujiwara) and of course the money and the houses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 8 ½ Women have nudity or sex scenes?
Yes, 8 ½ Women contains sex scenes and nudity.
Can I watch 8 ½ Women with my parents or kids?
No, 8 ½ Women is not safe to watch with your parents or kids because it contains sex scenes and nudity.
Is 8 ½ Women appropriate for kids?
No, 8 ½ Women is not appropriate for kids because it contains sex scenes and nudity.
* 83.3% of CringeMDB users flagged the content of 8 ½ Women as being inappropriate for children to watch with their parents because of either of a nude scene, a sex scene, or a scene depicting rape or sexual violence.
Top Billed Cast
John Standing
...as Philip Emmenthal
Matthew Delamere
...as Storey Emmenthal
Vivian Wu
...as Kito
Annie Shizuka Inoh
...as Simato
Toni Collette
...as Griselda
Claire Johnston
...as Amelia, Philip's Wife
