# The Sessions (2012)

> A disabled writer seeks sexual intimacy through a professional surrogate, discovering confidence, tenderness, and fuller selfhood along the way.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/75408

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
- Director: Ben Lewin
- Cast: John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, Adam Arkin, Rhea Perlman, W. Earl Brown
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1866249/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: tender, witty, sincere, quiet evening, adult date night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of intimacy and self-discovery unfolds in this touching narrative.

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