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The Sessions

The Sessions

The festival hit of the year!

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Sessions
  • Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
  • Release Date: 2012-05-02
  • Runtime: 95 minutes
  • Rating: 6.877/10 (583 votes)
  • Budget: $1,000,000
  • Revenue: $9,138,338
  • Production Companies: Such Much Films, Rhino Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.1071
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

John Hawkes

John Hawkes

as Mark

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

as Cheryl

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

as Father Brendan

Moon Bloodgood

Moon Bloodgood

as Vera

Annika Marks

Annika Marks

as Amanda

Adam Arkin

Adam Arkin

as Josh

Rhea Perlman

Rhea Perlman

as Mikvah Lady

W. Earl Brown

W. Earl Brown

as Rod

Robin Weigert

Robin Weigert

as Susan

Blake Lindsley

Blake Lindsley

as Dr. Laura White

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Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sessions?

The Sessions is a Drama, Romance, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 2012-05-02.

Who are the main actors in The Sessions?

The main cast includes John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, .

Where can I watch The Sessions online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Sessions is available.

Is The Sessions based on a true story?

The festival hit of the year!

What is the IMDb rating of The Sessions?

The Sessions has an IMDb rating of 6.877/10 based on 583 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Sessions?

The movie had a production budget of $1,000,000 and earned $9,138,338 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Sessions?

The soundtrack was composed by Such Much Films, Rhino Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Sessions filmed?

The Sessions was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Sessions?

The total runtime of The Sessions is 95 minutes.

Is The Sessions suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Sessions?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Sessions.

Does The Sessions have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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