Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- candid
- introspective
- date night
- adult comedy night
What critics said
Critics found the film an uneven adult romantic comedy whose candid premise and performances did not overcome its conventional execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kate's rejected explicit article and the film's examination of her sexual experiences make frankness central to its comic and romantic register.
Kate must produce an article by the end of the day, and that assignment launches recollections of her previous relationships.
Kate questions her authority to write about loving relationships while reassessing her own romantic history.
Kate's professional assignment forces a collision between her public role as a journalist and her uncertain private romantic record.
Films like Love & Sex, and why
The Last Kiss
adult romantic comedy focused on dating history, sexual frankness, and uncertainty about lasting intimacy
High Fidelity
relationship-centered comedy-drama balancing witty sexual candor with romantic self-examination
Bridget Jones's Diary
women-centered romantic comedy with an introspective protagonist reassessing love and personal choices
Movie Details
- Director
- Valerie Breiman
- Release Date
- 2000-02-23
- Runtime
- 82 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (139)
Cast
- Famke Janssen
- Jon Favreau
- Noah Emmerich
- Ann Magnuson
- Cheri Oteri
- Josh Hopkins
- Robert Knepper
- Will Rothhaar
- Vincent Ventresca
- Elimu Nelson
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Love & Sex about?
- A sexually candid journalist turns an impossible deadline into an unexpectedly revealing audit of her romantic past.
- What is Love & Sex like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Love & Sex as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Love & Sex violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Love & Sex.
- What did critics think of Love & Sex?
- Critics found the film an uneven adult romantic comedy whose candid premise and performances did not overcome its conventional execution.
- Which films are like Love & Sex?
- Films with a similar feel include The Last Kiss, High Fidelity, and Bridget Jones's Diary.
- How long is Love & Sex?
- Love & Sex runs 82 minutes.
- Where can I watch Love & Sex?
- In United States, Love & Sex is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube.
