71 Films Exploring Sex, Power, and Intimacy

Emily experiences a series of setbacks: a breakup, eviction, and job loss. Her best friend finds her a new position as a personal assistant to a dominatrix. However, Emily develops feelings for her boss and her boss's boyfriend, forcing her…

In Kenya, European women are known as "Sugar Mamas," seeking out African boys to buy affection for money. Teresa, a 50-year-old Austrian woman with a daughter approaching adolescence, visits this tropical destination, traveling from one beach to the next.

Adèle's life takes a turn when she meets Emma, a young woman with distinctive blue hair. Emma helps Adèle explore her own desires and develop a sense of independence. Through their relationship, Adèle learns to express herself and discover who…

A director conducts unconventional auditions for his new film, a thriller exploring female pleasure.

During the summer of 1979, a gay pornography producer named Anne begins filming her most ambitious project. However, her actors are systematically murdered, one after another, by an unknown assailant.

Fresh out of high school, Hiromi leaves her hometown in Niigata for Tokyo, determined to become a successful actress. Her aspirations appear to be realized when a talent scout approaches her. He offers her a modeling position, but the reality…

Megan is a seemingly perfect all-American cheerleader with a boyfriend. However, she finds physical affection with him unappealing and has strained relationships with her teammates. Her conservative parents, believing she is a lesbian, send her to a school designed to…

Steve enjoys a comfortable life: a successful career, a happy family, a lovely home, and a devoted wife. But on his birthday, he returns home to find it empty and eerily dark. Many lightbulbs are missing, and exits are blocked.…

Three troubled young women desperately seek an escape from their oppressive circumstances, leading them down paths of drug use and prostitution. The film is set in the age of smartphones and social media, where technology has revolutionized communication, yet stories…

After being accused of sexual battery by his wife, a man flees from police custody and goes into hiding for three years. She eventually divorces him and attempts to rebuild her life, but he unexpectedly reappears. Consumed by rage and…

A group of longtime friends decide on a dare: they'll share all their personal text messages during a dinner party, and it quickly spirals out of control.

Joe's life, shaped by sexual experiences, explores the darker parts of her adulthood and the events that brought her to Seligman's care.

After losing his fortune in the stock market, a disheartened man connects with a woman through a suicide hotline, and they develop a romantic relationship.

Shin-hye, Mi-yeon, and Hae-young are three spirited friends navigating the ups and downs of romance, from early dates to complicated relationships. They support each other through it all, including dealing with marital issues and casual encounters. The film shows that…

After a sexual encounter, a woman experiences unforeseen complications. Her partner rushes her to the hospital, but they encounter obstacles in receiving medical assistance.

A country schoolteacher nearing retirement travels to Wuhan to find his estranged son, at the request of his dying wife who wishes to see him one last time. He is greeted by his daughter, Yanhong, who works as an escort…

The film unfolds in a rundown Parisian porn theater, a place where men – soldiers, cross-dressers, married men – find anonymous encounters. Behind the ticket booth, a perceptive Italian woman quietly oversees it all, offering no judgment. A conversation with…

Lucy, a young university student, becomes entangled in a mysterious hidden world filled with beauty and desire. This is a haunting erotic fairytale.

This is a tender story about two young women discovering love for the first time. Àsia, a beautiful young woman, is in a coma, with her mother and boyfriend constantly at her bedside. The film unfolds through flashbacks, revealing the…

A driven and attractive marketing executive loses her job at a children's toy company, sending her life into chaos. Seeking a fresh start, she partners with her neighbor, who runs a sex shop, to develop and market innovative sex toys.

An American in Paris becomes deeply involved with the volatile Electra, leading to intense emotional and sexual experiences. Their relationship is dramatically altered when they decide to share intimacy with their attractive neighbor.

People from different backgrounds find themselves drawn to a remote island. They are all linked by a writer whose novel mirrors events in his own life.

This comedy-drama follows three high school seniors, Benji, Bobby, and Huey, as they pursue romance and fun, spending their days with girls and at their local ice cream shop. Their lighthearted lives change when they become involved in a complicated…

This comedy follows Bobby, Benji, and Huey as they experience the ups and downs of teenage romance in the 1950s. Facing final exams, the high school students also grapple with love, commitment, and exploring their sexuality. The film examines their…

Lil and Roz have been best friends since childhood, growing up as neighbors in a peaceful beach town. Now adults, their sons share a close friendship mirroring the bond between their mothers. One summer, unresolved feelings among the four of…

Mari and Atsushi run away to Tokyo, but their dreams quickly clash with reality when they run out of money. Mari starts selling "Party Tickets" and is pulled into the sex industry to survive. Atsushi becomes a "Scout Man," recruiting…

A woman is taken captive by a powerful mafia boss. He imprisons her with the condition that she must convince him she is in love with him within one year.

New York City, after 9/11. At Shortbus, a notorious underground salon in Brooklyn, the lives of a diverse group of people become intertwined – through relationships, romance, and intimacy. The salon is known for its mix of art, music, politics,…

In Tokyo, an elderly man and a young woman cross paths. She is unaware of his past, while he believes he recognizes her. He invites her into his home, and she offers herself to him. But the connection they forge…

A TV director seeking to reignite his marriage becomes drawn into a hidden world of people affected by car accidents. The accident survivors, bearing physical scars, participate in a sexually open subculture driven by the intense energy of collisions. As…

During a summer, childhood friends Tracy, Chloe, and Alice share an apartment. They navigate relationships, meet men, and engage in both business ventures and sex work. Director Luk Yee-sum presents a playfully suggestive story exploring sexuality, desire, and the bonds…

Jin-hyeok starts a cake shop in a vintage store, bringing on Seon-woo, Korea's top pastry chef – who has a history with him from high school. The shop also attracts Su-young, who is interested in Seon-woo, along with Ki-beom, a…

Rachel, raised in an affluent São Paulo family, shocked them all by leaving home and her studies at 17 to become a call girl. Soon after starting this new life, she began blogging about her experiences. Inspired by clients who…

Sandrine is unhappy with her life, especially her sex life with her boyfriend Fred. Inspired by her friend Sophie's openness about exploring her sexuality, Sandrine embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Through a series of encounters, she seeks new pleasures…

Rei, a writer struggling with inner turmoil, battles insomnia, eating disorders, and a constant barrage of voices in her head. On Valentine's Day, she encounters truck driver Takatoshi and impulsively joins him on a trip in his rickety truck. The…

Daniela, who grew up in a very strict Evangelical household, is now grappling with her parents' disapproval after they discovered she's been having premarital sex. She's trying to find her own way to feel spiritually at peace.

Maggie, a reserved grandmother, struggles to cope as her grandson's health declines. A potential lifeline emerges, but the family faces a severe financial crisis. Maggie takes action to raise the necessary funds, employing a method that astounds everyone except herself.

This comedy-drama follows a few days in the lives of women working at "The Ranch," a legal brothel in Reno, Nevada. State health inspectors regularly visit for medical checks, and the manager, Mary, provides a steady hand. While the women…

Alex, a 15-year-old intersex person who identifies as a girl, and her family grapple with questions about her emotional identity when a classmate's romantic interest forces them to confront the issue. Facing a crucial choice about her gender, Alex experiences…

Helen, a rebellious teenager, clashes with her parents. She spends most of her time with her friend Corinna, and together they repeatedly defy social norms, using sex as a form of rebellion against traditional values. Following a mishap during a…

Hsiao-Kang, who now acts in adult films, reconnects with Shiang-chyi. At the same time, Taipei experiences a severe water shortage, leading to a dramatic increase in watermelon sales.

Two people, each unhappy in their marriages, find their paths crossing with a registered sex offender and a former police officer who has fallen from grace. The story follows them as they grapple with their own weaknesses and the pull…

This is a social drama following four sex workers in Marrakech and their complicated relationships with their families and the wider community.

Seligman discovers an injured woman unconscious in an alley and takes her home. She introduces herself as Joe and reveals she is a nymphomaniac. Joe recounts her life and sexual encounters with numerous men since adolescence, while Seligman describes his…

A young Korean-American man struggles to balance his responsibilities to his family's financial difficulties with his growing attraction to other men in the hidden world of gay encounters at Korean spas in Los Angeles.

Théo and Hugo connect instantly at a club. After the initial excitement fades, the two young men, both now sober, walk the deserted streets of Paris at night. They begin to grapple with the feelings of love developing between them.

A withdrawn elderly poet rediscovers his passion for life when a spirited young schoolgirl, Eun-gyo, enters his world, much to the dismay of his assistant.

Chantel Mitchell is a driven young woman with big dreams in Brooklyn. Balancing high school, she confronts the difficult realities of poverty in her neighborhood. Determined to break free from the cycle of hardship, Chantel aims for medical school and…

Patrick Kong's film offers a somewhat appreciative view of promotional models, which is notable. It's closer to a PG-13 rating than PG, if you need guidance on movie ratings.

Mo-rae finds herself torn between loyalty to her husband and a growing attraction to a captivating stranger she's living with. The husband is her closest friend from childhood, while the stranger offers a world of exciting possibilities. She must decide…

A young girl, overlooked by her mother, finds a loving home with her uncle and his transgender girlfriend. They provide her with a supportive and nurturing environment.

Following her mother's sudden death, French teenager Junie moves to a new high school. Quiet and reserved, Junie’s beauty and calm demeanor quickly make her the object of attention for many of the boys. She starts a relationship with Otto…

Consumed by hatred for her husband, a wife wounds their son in a terrible act, setting the family on a path toward devastating consequences.

A dance company accepts a job rehearsing in an abandoned school, but their excitement turns to terror when someone poisons their sangria. What begins as a celebratory rehearsal quickly becomes a desperate fight for survival as they try to uncover…

A high school teacher dealing with his wife's impending childbirth experiences a dangerous emotional entanglement when a student develops feelings for him.

This true story details a dangerous attraction that resulted in Mary Jo Buttafuoco becoming permanently paralyzed and made Amy Fisher a notorious teenager. Serving a 5-15 year prison sentence for a crime she admitted to, Fisher recounts the events from…

Lucía and Ofelia, two sisters with a strained relationship, reunite at Lucía's wedding after seven years apart. However, an unexpected and intense attraction arises between Juan, Lucía's husband, and Ofelia, as if they are under a spell.

Laura, a nineteen-year-old college freshman, struggles with the pressures of her first year. Financial difficulties become a major distraction from her studies. Desperate for money, she responds to an online ad seeking intimate companionship, which ultimately leads her into a…

Two young women are determined to obtain a $4 million inheritance consisting of two valuable diamonds. As they pursue their plan, two detectives attempt to stop them, but their efforts are complicated by unforeseen circumstances.

A divorced couple discovers that their daughter's only chance of survival from blood cancer is to have another child. However, both parents are already married to other people.

As midnight approaches, a young couple and their cross-dressing maid prepare to host an orgy. Their guests include a woman known as "The Slut," a performer called "The Star," a woman named "The Stud," and a young girl referred to…

A sudden romance deepens rapidly for two women, and their intense connection profoundly alters the course of their lives.

Yuriko (Noriko Eguchi), a 30-something aromatherapist, uses essential oils and touch to help clients relax. She harbors a secret attraction to Tetsuya (Shota Someya), a 17-year-old high school student and the salon owner's nephew, drawn to his scent. Simultaneously, a…

Chimo becomes infatuated with Lila, a blonde girl who recently moved to his Arab neighborhood with her aunt. When the leader of a rival gang also develops feelings for Lila, a love triangle forms, leading to experiences of sexual awakening…

This film follows the life of a young woman from a middle-class French family. It depicts her exploration of sexuality, her subsequent descent into prostitution, and her eventual path to redemption.

In World War II, a secret agent is tasked with a dangerous mission: gain the trust of a high-ranking official in the Japanese-controlled government of Shanghai, with the ultimate goal of assassinating him.

Set in Mexico City, this comedy-drama follows two couples and two friends as they explore the challenges of modern relationships. Tomas unexpectedly visits his friends Carlos and Ana, while Miguel and Andrea welcome back their old friend Maria. These arrivals…

Lake is in a committed relationship with Desiree, but he starts developing feelings for men he encounters at the pool. Unable to resist these feelings, he takes a job at an adult home and begins a relationship with an older…

Seventeen-year-old Isabelle experiences a brief holiday romance and loses her virginity. Back home, she secretly works as a prostitute for a year.

Isabelle and Theo invite Matthew to stay with them, and their casual friendship deepens into a passionate exploration of sensuality and desire. They explore every possibility together, with no boundaries.

Erika Kohut, a piano teacher who suppresses her sexuality and lives under the control of her mother, begins to attract the attention of a young man who pursues her romantically.