9 Songs
"2 lovers, one summer, and the 9 songs that defined them."
Originally released in 2004. 9 Songs is a drama/music film. directed by Michael Winterbottom. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kieran O'Brien, Margo Stilley, and Courtney Taylor-Taylor
Synopsis
Matt, a young glaciologist, soars across the vast, silent, icebound immensities of the South Pole as he recalls his love affair with Lisa. They meet at a mobbed rock concert in a vast music hall - London's Brixton Academy. They are in bed at night's end. Together, over a period of several months, they pursue a mutual sexual passion whose inevitable stages unfold in counterpoint to nine live-concert songs.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 16, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (554 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.6M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kieran O'Brien
as Matt
Margo Stilley
as Lisa
Courtney Taylor-Taylor
as Himself - The Dandy Warhols (uncredited)
Alex Kapranos
as Himself - Franz Ferdinand (uncredited)
Guy Garvey
as Himself - Elbow (uncredited)
Robert Levon Been
as Himself - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (uncredited)
Peter Hayes
as Himself - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (uncredited)
Gruff Rhys
as Himself - Super Furry Animals (uncredited)
Jason Stollsteimer
as Himself - The Von Bondies (uncredited)
Marcie Bolen
as Herself - The Von Bondies (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,574,623
Production Companies
- Revolution Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 9 Songs about?
Matt, a young glaciologist, soars across the vast, silent, icebound immensities of the South Pole as he recalls his love affair with Lisa. They meet at a mobbed rock concert in a vast music hall - ...
Who directed 9 Songs?
9 Songs was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
How long is 9 Songs?
9 Songs has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was 9 Songs released?
9 Songs was released on July 16, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 9 Songs?
The main cast of 9 Songs includes Kieran O'Brien, Margo Stilley, Courtney Taylor-Taylor, Alex Kapranos, Guy Garvey.
Is 9 Songs worth watching?
9 Songs has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 554 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.