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

> Woody Allen turns a sexology book into a mischievous seven-part parade of sexual absurdity, genre spoof, and deliberately tasteless comic invention.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6587

## Facts

- Runtime: 88 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Woody Allen
- Cast: Woody Allen, John Carradine, Lou Jacobi, Louise Lasser, Anthony Quayle, Tony Randall, Lynn Redgrave, Burt Reynolds
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068555/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, absurd, adult comedy night, retro movie night

## Synopsis

A humorous exploration of the most intimate questions about human sexuality, presented with a quirky twist.

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