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sex, lies, and videotape

R19891h 41mSteven Soderbergh
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 86

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"the husband. the wife. her sister. his friend."

Ann, a frustrated wife, enters into counseling due to a troubled marriage. Unbeknownst to her, her husband John has begun an affair with her sister. When John’s best friend Graham arrives, his penchant for interviewing women about their sex lives forever changes John and Ann’s rocky marriage.

Drama
Sexual ObsessionSexualityOrgasmSpannerLouisianaLongingInterviewLove AffairVideotapeVoyeurism

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Frequently asked questions

What is sex, lies, and videotape (1989) about?

Ann, a frustrated wife, enters into counseling due to a troubled marriage. Unbeknownst to her, her husband John has begun an affair with her sister. When John’s best friend Graham arrives, his penchant for interviewing women about their sex lives forever changes John and Ann’s rocky marriage.

Who stars in sex, lies, and videotape?

sex, lies, and videotape stars James Spader (Graham Dalton), Andie MacDowell (Ann Bishop Mullany), Peter Gallagher (John Mullany), Laura San Giacomo (Cynthia Bishop), Ron Vawter (Therapist). The film was directed by Steven Soderbergh.

How long is sex, lies, and videotape?

sex, lies, and videotape has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated R.

Is sex, lies, and videotape worth watching?

sex, lies, and videotape holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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