Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask (1972) movie poster

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask (1972)

"You haven't seen anything until you've seen everything*"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 51%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 77% (RT: 88%, MC: 66) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (982 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
88%
Metacritic
66
Cast
Woody Allen as Victor / Fabrizio / The Fool / Sperm
John Carradine as Dr. Bernardo
Lou Jacobi as Sam Musgrave
Anthony Quayle as The King
Tony Randall as The Operator
Lynn Redgrave as Queen
Burt Reynolds as Switchboard
It's divisive. Only 51% of audiences liked it based on 982 votes. Critics rated it higher at 77%, but audiences were less impressed.
Overview
A collection of seven vignettes, which each address a question concerning human sexuality. From aphrodisiacs to sexual perversion to the mystery of the male orgasm, characters like a court jester, a doctor, a queen and a journalist adventure through lab experiments and game shows, all seeking answers to common questions that many would never ask. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Woody Allen cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • During production of Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask is a 1972 comedy film directed by Woody Allen. A collection of seven vignettes, which each address a question concerning human sexuality. From aphrodisiacs to sexual perversion to the mystery of the male orgasm, characters like a court jester, a doctor, a queen and a journalist adventure through lab experiments and game shows, all seeking answers to common questions that many would never ask.

The film has been rated by 982 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask (1972) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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