Sometimes after a heavy week, a sexy movie will be just the trick to get you in the mood. These sexy movies are full of spice, chemistry, increasing passion, and excitement, making them the sexiest movies ever. And then, there are some sex scenes that take them up a notch.
Whether deciding to watch this lineup of movies with or without our partners, a few ideas and moves to add to the repertoire may pop up. But be warned — while all of these movies score high marks in the sexy category — they may not all be romantic dramas.
There are movies in every category that pull out the sex factor. From classics, to science fiction, to period pieces, there's a title in this list for every movie lover.
'Eyes Wide Shut'
This movie was released in 1999 and starred Hollywood's most famous married couple at the time. A wife (Nicole Kidman) admits to having a sexual fantasy and her husband (Tom Cruise) becomes obsessed with his own sexual encounter with an underground sexual group which gets to be more than he imagined. The story of sexual frustration and jealousy opens up a vulnerable part of this couple's marriage.
'Secretary'
Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader star in this 2002 romantic drama about an employer/employee relationship. Things take a turn when the mentally strained employee begins to fall for her rigid boss. Films featuring characters who participate in BDSM activity, like spanking and petplay, are few and far between. This story, based on the short story Secretary by Mary Gaitskill, brings the kink to the big screen.
'Take This Waltz'
This 2012 drama tells the story of a young woman who cannot decide between her husband and a new man in her life. Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, and Luke Kirby act in this bittersweet drama. Watching this film might take you through the sexy ups and downs of a new relationship of your own.
'Magic Mike'
This obvious choice showcases the life of a hustler who turns into the headliner of an all-male revue at night. While mentoring a 19-year-old, Mike (Channing Tatum) realizes that the downside of being a stripper may impact him. This movie gets as real as it can get being loosely based on the main actor's real life experiences as a young stripper. And if this male revue wasn't enough for you, be sure to check out Magic Mike XXL for a follow-up.
'Shame'
This 2015 blockbuster tells the story of a successful New Yorker (Michael Fassbender) who also happens to be a sex addict. When his sister (Carey Mulligan) moves in, he is forced to face his addiction as she blows up his life. As the main character is a sex addict you can expect some pretty explicit scenes, earning this film a rating of NC-17 — only for the super mature audiences.
'A Good Day To Be Black & Sexy'
This drama, written and directed by Dennis Dortch, features six vignettes expressing sexuality and relationships to dismantle stereotypes about Black sexuality. Released at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, this movie takes you through the hot and steamy sheets of Black lovers.
'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'
Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) are on vacation in Barcelona, Spain when they meet painter Juan (Javier Bardem). After a sexy weekend with food and art, things change when his ex lover (Penélope Cruz) pays a visit. Love is explored and challenged from one woman who is already committed, her friend who is more free-flowing, and a violent and difficult relationship filled with passion.
'Love and Basketball'
Childhood friends, played by Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, desire to become professional basketball players. Their different personalities allow each to find their own path to basketball stardom while they find themselves falling in love with each other. As the two players enter adulthood, they realize that the things that stopped them before weren't a factor in what truly mattered — real love.
'Mulholland Drive'
Called a twisty neo-noir, Mulholland Drive explores a dreamy Los Angeles where an amnesiac walking loose is discovered by a wholesome woman who moved to California to pursue acting. Two women (Laura Elena Harring and Naomi Watts) work to figure out the woman’s true identity. Seduction, dreams, and mystery guide the audience through this story as the two women search for the truth.
'Atonement'
This 2007 drama follows the lives of lovers, portrayed by Keira Knightley and James McAvoy, who are forced to separate after a lie smears their union. What looks like one situation isn't always the truth. We witness the two cross paths during World War II, getting a second chance. But is their reunion real?
'The Talented Mr. Ripley'
In this sexy suspense thriller, Matt Damon plays Tom Ripley, a young man who wants to live the life of a carefree playboy. He goes through dangerous extremes to live this lifestyle, which is one actually lived by Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law) and Marge Sherwood (Gwyneth Paltrow). Who knew becoming someone else could put Tom in a homoerotic life that he will do anything to keep living.
'Disobedience'
This one's a film that provokes new thoughts about how passion between two women can influence their faith and sexuality. A friendship between an Orthodox Jewish woman and her childhood friend tempts their boundaries. Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams star in this story about passions that come back to life when friends reunite.
'The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover'
When a mobster in London buys a fancy French restaurant, he inevitably scares all of the customers. After finding out his wife started an affair with one of the customers, he begins to plan his revenge in this romantic crime drama. This movie runs the full gamut — sex, food, murder, and revenge. What more could you want?
'Black Swan'
This intense and passionate thriller follows the relationship of two competitive prima ballerinas in their rivalry, which turns into a twisted friendship. Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey, and Winona Ryder star in this tale about a production of Swan Lake by the New York City Ballet company. Heightened pressure cause the ballerinas to fall into a realm outside of reality with sexual fantasies, intense hallucinations, and passion for their craft. All is not what it seems when these characters are driven to the brink of insanity.
'Blue Valentine'
A close look at a marriage on the rocks shows Dean (Ryan Gosling) and Cindy (Michelle Williams) in a downward spiral. This film shares how each character's personalities could potentially cause an irreversible impact on their marriage. These hopeless romantics find that love is not enough — they explore what maintaining a healthy relationship truly needs.
'Brokeback Mountain'
In the 1960s a rodeo cowboy (Jake Gyllenhaal) and a ranch hand (Heath Ledger) find themselves in a tortured and heartbreaking affair for 20 years. Each man is committed to his wife (played by Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams), but they cannot stay apart, and they have sporadic visits in the mountains to nurture a complicated sexual and emotional relationship. This award-winning movie was subject to controversy — but the sexy scenes cannot be denied.
'Bound'
This film follows two women entering into a love affair while escaping the grasp of a violent gangster. Violet (Jennifer Tilly) and ex-con Corky (Gina Gershon) plot to steal $2 million from Violet's boyfriend, Caesar (Joe Pantoliano). The sex and violence throughout this noir story are told in a realistic way, if you're finding yourself on the run for stealing drug money, that is.
'Titanic'
This Oscar-winning, action-packed romance set on the RMS Titanic in 1912. This story depicts the coming together of two young lovers, iconically played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, who fall for each despite being from different class systems on the ill-fated “ship of dreams.” The chemistry between Leo and Kate makes this one a classic.
'She's Gotta Have It'
When Nola (Tracy Camilla Johns) cannot decide which man to date, she dates all three at the same time. All three men have different personalities, which continually makes it harder for Nola to make a decision. As taboo as it may seem, watching Nola date three different men keeps the movie interesting. This movie was remade into a series for Netflix. The modern take is a worth a watch.
'From Here to Eternity'
From Here to Eternity is tale of a group of Army soldiers who interact with one another in grueling ways, mixed with the tale of an affair of one of the soldiers with a mistreated wife. This historical classic portrays the difficulties of relationships with military families and how love endures hard situations and distance. Starring Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, and Frank Sinatra, From Here to Eternity is full of true love.
'Ex Machina'
This sci-fi movie follows a programmer (Domhnall Gleeson) who wins a vacation to the CEO’s private estate. Once he arrives, the programmer becomes the subject of a test with a beautiful robot (Alicia Vikander), who is more deceptive than initially known. Even in a sci-fi world, a few sexy scenes take the movie up a notch as feelings between the robot and the programmer seem real.
'Dangerous Liaisons'
This romance set in the 18th century is full of sexy situations and treachery when rivals fight over lovers in the French royal court. The film, starring Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman, Swoosie Kurtz, Mildred Natwick, Peter Capaldi, and Keanu Reeves is a romantic period piece based on a French play. Between various affairs and trysts, this movie takes the French romance to the next level.
'Boogie Nights'
A teenage busboy is discovered by a porn director, who makes him a star. But drugs and egotism threaten to bring him down when he mixes with a new group of friends. Walking viewers through this side of the sex industry is a star-studded cast including Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Don Cheadle, John Reilly, William H. Macy, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Heather Graham.
'Out of Sight'
The most successful bank robber (George Clooney) breaks out of jail and falls in love with Karen Sisco (Jennifer Lopez), a US marshal. This film questions whether breaking the law is worth love. Who can resist a sexy George Clooney and J.Lo mashup when they are technically not supposed to be together?
'The Last Seduction'
An unhappy wife tries to convince her husband to sell cocaine, but ends up stealing the profits and running. Later, while on the run, she meets her next scam partner, which turns deadly when they plot to kill her husband. This neo-noir erotic thriller features Linda Fiorentino, Peter Berg, and Bill Pullman. There is a sequel, The Last Seduction II, but the cast is different.
'Carol'
Two women create a fast friendship that transforms into a complicated love in 1950s Manhattan. Carol (Cate Blanchett) meets a woman at a department store, Therese (Rooney Mara), and they begin their forbidden love story. Carol risks her marriage and custody of her daughter for her romance with the aspiring photographer. This film proves that the temperature rises when you can't have what you want.
'Sex, Lies, and Videotape'
Underlying tensions in a couple’s marriage turn into a series of affairs for the husband and wife. This story follows a man who videotapes women talking about their sexuality. When he meets a woman who is unhappy in her marriage, they begin to get close until the husband discovers the tape. Edgy and passionate, Andie MacDowell, Peter Gallagher, and James Spader lead the cast.
'Body Heat'
Two lovers team up for an affair plot to kill the cheating wife's husband so they can run away together. But the two run into complications when the situation gets worse than they planned. The New York Times wrote that Body Heat built Kathleen Turner's career on "adventurousness and frank sexuality born of robust physicality." Can it get any sexier than that?
'Moonlight'
A young Black man takes a journey to manhood and is helped along with the support and love of his community in this film, which won the best picture Oscar in 2017. Moonlight covers three stages of life for the main character and the challenges he faces with his identity and sexuality. Called one of the best films of the 21st century, the movie features some incredibly tender and romantic moments. Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome, Naomie Harris, and Mahershala Ali star in this groundbreaking film.
'Dirty Dancing'
Baby (Jennifer Grey) is spending her last youthful summer at a slow resort in the Catskills with her parents. It's not how she expected to spend her vacation. But the resort's dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick Swayze) keeps her attention, despite her father forbidding her from seeing him. This classic is a must-see when you're ready to get in the mood.
