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The Sessions (2012)

โ€œThe festival hit of the year!โ€

6.9/10 ยท 635 votes 1h 35m r ComedyRomanceDrama

#72 of 232 films from 2012 #965 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Ben Lewin ยท Written by Ben Lewin

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Overview

Though a childhood bout with polio left him dependent on an iron lung, Mark O'Brien maintains a career as a journalist and poet. A writing assignment dealing with sex and the disabled piques Mark's curiosity, and he decides to investigate the possibility of experiencing sex himself. When his overtures toward a caregiver scare her away, he books an appointment with sex surrogate Cheryl Cohen-Greene to lose his virginity.

Cast

John Hawkesas Mark
Helen Huntas Cheryl
William H. Macyas Father Brendan
Moon Bloodgoodas Vera
Annika Marksas Amanda
Adam Arkinas Josh
Rhea Perlmanas Mikvah Lady
W. Earl Brownas Rod
Robin Weigertas Susan
Blake Lindsleyas Dr. Laura White
Ming Loas Clerk
Rusty Schwimmeras Joan
Jennifer Kumiyamaas Carmen
Tobias Forrestas Greg

Facts

Release dateMay 2, 2012
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) โ€” about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$1,000,000
Box office$9,138,338 (9.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt1866249

More from Ben Lewin

Please Stand ByPlease Stand By2018 ยท โ˜… 6.8 ยท 1h 33m

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Questions

How long is The Sessions?
The Sessions runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is The Sessions worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 635 votes, which places it #72 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 69%) and #965 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Sessions?
The Sessions was directed by Ben Lewin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Please Stand By (2018).
Who stars in The Sessions?
John Hawkes as Mark; Helen Hunt as Cheryl; William H. Macy as Father Brendan; Moon Bloodgood as Vera; Annika Marks as Amanda; Adam Arkin as Josh.
What is The Sessions rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Sessions?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23540.

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