The Sessions (2012)

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Though a childhood bout with polio left him dependent on an iron lung, Mark O'Brien maintains a career as a journalist and poet. A writing assignment dealing with sex and the disabled piques Mark's curiosity, and he decides to investigate the possibility of experiencing sex himself. When his overtures toward a caregiver scare her away, he books an appointment with sex surrogate Cheryl Cohen-Greene to lose his virginity.

Director: Ben Lewin
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marco Beltrami
Cinematography: Geoffrey Simpson
Editing: Lisa Bromwell
Production: Such Much Films, Rhino Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, The Vibrant and Joyful Spirit of Youth, High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, Wild Enthusiasm and Excitement

Keywords

virgin, cat, narration, wheelchair, affectation, graduation, based on true story, sexual arousal, judaism, power outage, roman catholic church, sexual awakening, male virgin, sponge bath, catholic priest

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sessions about?
Though a childhood bout with polio left him dependent on an iron lung, Mark O'Brien maintains a career as a journalist and poet. A writing assignment dealing with sex and the disabled piques Mark's curiosity, and he decides to investigate the possibility of experiencing sex himself. When his overtures toward a caregiver scare her away, he books an appointment with sex surrogate Cheryl Cohen-Greene to lose his virginity.
Who directed The Sessions?
The Sessions was directed by Ben Lewin.
Who stars in The Sessions?
The Sessions stars John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, Adam Arkin.
How long is The Sessions?
The Sessions has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is The Sessions?
The Sessions is a Drama, Romance, Comedy film.
What is the budget of The Sessions?
The Sessions had a budget of $1M.
How much did The Sessions gross?
The Sessions grossed $9M worldwide.
Where was The Sessions produced?
The Sessions was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Sessions?
The themes of The Sessions include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, The Vibrant and Joyful Spirit of Youth, High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, Wild Enthusiasm and Excitement.