The Sessions
"The festival hit of the year!"
Originally released in 2012. The Sessions is a drama/romance film. directed by Ben Lewin.
Starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, and William H. Macy
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (588 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.1M
9.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,138,338
Production Companies
- Such Much Films
- Rhino Films
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...
Who directed The Sessions?
The Sessions was directed by Ben Lewin.
How long is The Sessions?
The Sessions has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Sessions released?
The Sessions was released on May 2, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sessions?
The main cast of The Sessions includes John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks.
Is The Sessions worth watching?
The Sessions has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 588 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.