Is Fifty Shades Darker available to stream on Netflix?

Modified Jun 19, 2024 18:08 GMT

A screenshot from the trailer of Fifty Shades Darker (Image via Universal Pictures UK, Fifty Shades Darker trailer, 0:37)

Fifty Shades Darker is an erotic drama directed by James Foley and released on February 10, 2017, in the United States. Niall Leonard adapted the film's screenplay from E. L. James's 2012 novel of the same name. It's the second installment in the Fifty Shades film trilogy after the 2015 film, Fifty Shades of Grey.

The film continues the story of Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey as they navigate love, intimacy and stabilty in their relationship. The film's synopsis as per Rotten Tomatoes is as follows:

"When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Anastasia Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance.

"As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian's past start to circle them, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together."

Viewers can watch the film online as Fifty Shades Darker is available for streaming on Netflix.

How can I watch Fifty Shades Darker online?

Dakota Johnson as seen in a screenshot from the movie's trailer (Image via Universal Pictures UK, Fifty Shades Darker trailer, 01:02)

Viewers can watch Fifty Shades Darker on Netflix by signing up using one of their three subscription plans. The streaming platform offers plans like Standard with ads, Standard without ads and Premium without ads.

The Standard plan starts at $6.99 per month and offers access to most of the platform's catalog of movies, television shows, and mobile games. Those wanting an ad-free experience can opt for the Standard plan without ads by paying $15.49 / month. This plan also provides the option to add one extra member for $7.99 a month.

Netflix also offers the Premium plan which costs $22.99 monthly and offers viewers an ad-free experience with the option to add two more members for $7.99 each per month.

What is the story of Fifty Shades Darker?

After breaking up at the end of Fifty Shades of Grey, Ana and Christian resume dating at the start of this film.

He agrees to her terms of 'no rules, no punishments, and no more secrets,' and the two decide to try out a real relationship. As they get closer, Ana learns more about her boyfriend's traumatic past and his exes, Leila Williams and Elena Lincoln, who do their best to tear the two apart.

Despite his proclivities that make it difficult for him to get close to anyone, Christian falls for Ana and proposes to her. She accepts after realizing that she truly loves him, and the couple gets engaged by the end of the film.