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The Ninth Configuration

Seen it?

1980 | 118 min | Drama, Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Repulsion, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Army psychiatrist Colonel Kane is posted to a secluded gothic castle housing a military asylum. With a reserved calm, he indulges the inmates' delusions, allowing them free rein to express their fantasies.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 122K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by William Peter Blatty

  • Stacy KeachCol. Hudson Kane
  • Scott WilsonCapt. Billy Cutshaw
  • Jason MillerLt. Frankie Reno
  • Ed FlandersCol. Richard Fell
  • Neville BrandMaj. Marvin Groper
  • George DiCenzoCapt. Fairbanks
  • Moses GunnMaj. Nammack
  • Robert LoggiaLt. Bennish
  • Joe SpinellLt. Spinell
  • Alejandro ReyLt. Gomez