# sex, lies, and videotape (1989)

> A sexually candid outsider unsettles a polished Louisiana marriage, forcing hidden affairs and private desires into the open.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/943

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Steven Soderbergh
- Cast: James Spader, Andie MacDowell, Peter Gallagher, Laura San Giacomo, Ron Vawter, Steven Brill, Alexandra Root, Earl T. Taylor
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098724/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: intimate, provocative, witty, thoughtful movie night, adult drama night

## Synopsis

A compelling exploration of desire and deception unfolds in a seemingly perfect marriage.

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