Book Club (2018)

6.1PG-13104 min

2018 film by Bill Holderman and Erin Simms

Book Club is a 2018 American romantic comedy film directed by Bill Holderman (in his directorial debut), who co-wrote the screenplay with Erin Simms. The film stars Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen as four friends who read Fifty Shades of Grey as part of their monthly book club, and subsequently begin to change how they view their personal relationships.

The film was released on May 18, 2018, by Paramount Pictures. It received mixed reviews from critics and was a box office success, grossing over $104 million worldwide against its $14 million budget. A sequel, Book Club: The Next Chapter, was released in May 2023.

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What is Book Club about?
Book Club (2018) — Four longtime friends and book club members--Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen--have their lives upended when they aim to spice up their mundane routines by reading the provocative bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey. With newfound confidence, they each be
Is Book Club based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Book Club scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.