Intimacy
“Every Wednesday. She meets him once per week.”
Failed musician Jay abandoned his family and now earns a living as head bartender in a trendy London pub. Every Wednesday afternoon, a woman comes to his house for graphic, almost wordless, sex. One day, Jay follows her and learns about her. This eventually disrupts their relationship.
Where to watch Intimacy in United States
Kanopy
Fawesome
The Roku Channel
Shout! Factory TVClick a service to open Intimacy there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Intimacy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV | — |
| Germany | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| South Korea | — | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Intimacy
Intimacy is a 2001 English-language romance, drama and fantasy film directed by Patrice Chéreau. The cast is led by Mark Rylance, Kerry Fox, Susannah Harker. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel.
Intimacy was produced by Téléma Productions, StudioCanal, and ARTE France Cinéma and made in France and Germany. It was released on January 20, 2001, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Patrice Chéreau
- Writers
- Anne-Louise Trividic, Patrice Chéreau
- Release date
- January 20, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Téléma Productions, StudioCanal, ARTE France Cinéma
Intimacy cast & crew
Intimacy was directed by Patrice Chéreau and written by Anne-Louise Trividic and Patrice Chéreau.
The cast features Mark Rylance as Jay, Kerry Fox as Claire, Susannah Harker as Susan, Jay's wife, Alastair Galbraith as Victor, Philippe Calvario as Ian, and Timothy Spall as Andy, Claire's husband.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Éric Neveux, cinematography is by Éric Gautier, and it was produced by Jacques Hinstin and Patrick Cassavetti.
Is Intimacy worth watching?
Intimacy holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 552 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance, drama, and fantasy, Intimacy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Intimacy
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Cast of Intimacy
Mark Rylance
Jay
Kerry Fox
Claire
Susannah Harker
Susan, Jay's wife
Alastair Galbraith
Victor
Philippe Calvario
Ian
Timothy Spall
Andy, Claire's husband
Marianne Faithfull
Betty
Fraser Ayres
Dave
Michael Fitzgerald
Bar Owner
Robert Addie
Bar Owner
Deborah McLaren
Student at the Drama School
Rebecca Palmer
Pam, girl in squat
Intimacy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Intimacy in United States?
Intimacy is streaming on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV in United States.
▸Is Intimacy on Kanopy?
Yes — Intimacy is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Intimacy in?
Intimacy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Intimacy?
Intimacy runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is Intimacy rated?
Intimacy is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 552 ratings.
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