Fifty Shades of Grey is a 2015 American erotic romantic drama film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. It is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by E. L. James and stars Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle, and Marcia Gay Harden. The story follows Anastasia Steele, a college graduate who embarks on a sadomasochistic relationship with the enigmatic and wealthy businessman Christian Grey. The film explores themes of power dynamics, desires, and the emotional complexities of their unconventional romance.