Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- frank
- uncomfortable
- compassionate
- thoughtful date night
- adult drama night
What critics said
Critics broadly found strong performances and a commendable examination of addiction and adult relationships, but felt the film did not explore its premise deeply enough and struggled to balance comedy with drama.
What sets it apart
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Adam marks five years of sobriety while Neil struggles with harassment and compulsive behavior, presenting recovery through contrasting stages.
Adam's relationship with Phoebe is shaped by his history of sex addiction and her refusal to date addicts.
Adam, Mike, Neil, and Dede pursue separate but connected recovery journeys through a sex addicts support group and family relationships.
The film places sex addiction, harassment, group therapy, and romantic vulnerability within a comic-dramatic register.
Films like Thanks for Sharing, and why
28 Days
adult romantic comedy-drama balancing intimacy, addiction recovery, and emotional vulnerability
The Sessions
ensemble relationship drama examining recovery, relapse, and complicated personal growth with a blend of humor and seriousness
Friends with Benefits
New York relationship comedy-drama centered on flawed adults navigating sex, trust, and commitment
The Spectacular Now
warm but frank ensemble drama about compulsive behavior, connection, and difficult self-improvement
Movie Details
- Director
- Stuart Blumberg
- Release Date
- 2013-09-19
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (608)
Cast
- Mark Ruffalo
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Tim Robbins
- Josh Gad
- P!nk
- Patrick Fugit
- Joely Richardson
- Carol Kane
- Emily Meade
- Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Thanks for Sharing about?
- Several New Yorkers confronting sex addiction and other forms of dependency seek honest connection through recovery, romance, and friendship.
- What is Thanks for Sharing like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Thanks for Sharing as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Thanks for Sharing violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Thanks for Sharing as mild.
- What did critics think of Thanks for Sharing?
- Critics broadly found strong performances and a commendable examination of addiction and adult relationships, but felt the film did not explore its premise deeply enough and struggled to balance comedy with drama.
- Which films are like Thanks for Sharing?
- Films with a similar feel include 28 Days, The Sessions, Friends with Benefits, and The Spectacular Now.
- How long is Thanks for Sharing?
- Thanks for Sharing runs 112 minutes.
- Where can I watch Thanks for Sharing?
- In United States, Thanks for Sharing streams on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz Apple TV channel.
