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sex, lies, and videotape (1989)

"the husband. the wife. her sister. his friend."
ThumbScore
👍 71%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 91% (RT: 96%, MC: 86) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Runtime
1h 41m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (1,009 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metacritic
86
Cast
James Spader as Graham Dalton
Andie MacDowell as Ann Bishop Mullany
Peter Gallagher as John Mullany
Laura San Giacomo as Cynthia Bishop
Ron Vawter as Therapist
Steven Brill as Barfly
Alexandra Root as Girl on Tape
Earl T. Taylor as Landlord
Most people think so. 71% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,009 votes. Critics gave it 91%.
Overview
Ann, a frustrated wife, enters into counseling due to a troubled marriage. Unbeknownst to her, her husband John has begun an affair with her sister. When John’s best friend Graham arrives, his penchant for interviewing women about their sex lives forever changes John and Ann’s rocky marriage. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of sex, lies, and videotape was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • During production of sex, lies, and videotape, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

sex, lies, and videotape is a 1989 drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh. Ann, a frustrated wife, enters into counseling due to a troubled marriage. Unbeknownst to her, her husband John has begun an affair with her sister.

When John’s best friend Graham arrives, his penchant for interviewing women about their sex lives forever changes John and Ann’s rocky marriage. The film has been rated by 1,009 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, sex, lies, and videotape 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. sex, lies, and videotape (1989) 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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