Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
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Eyes Wide Shut is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix.
What the audience says
Eyes Wide Shut rates well above most English films. It holds a 7.5/10 on TMDB from 7,353 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 2h 39m on it?
2h 39m of English drama with thriller threaded through, adults only. With 7,354 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Don't watch this if…
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 39m
- you're watching with family — it's certified 18
- Why
- A 7.5/10 that holds up over 7,354 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- Watching alone or with someone who won't talk through it
Story
After Dr. Bill Harford's wife, Alice, admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having a sexual encounter. He discovers an underground sexual group and attends one of their meetings -- and quickly discovers that he is in over his head.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 39m — long |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 4 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Netflix titles in New Zealand
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