Sex Is Comedy
“Faking it has never been like this.”
A director struggles with a difficult sex scene between a young actor and actress who can't stand one another. Aided by her loyal assistant, she is hell-bent on getting the scene right without compromise.
Where to watch Sex Is Comedy in United States
Criterion Channel
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Where is Sex Is Comedy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur |
About Sex Is Comedy
Sex Is Comedy is a 2002 French-language comedy and drama film directed by Catherine Breillat. The cast is led by Anne Parillaud, Grégoire Colin, Roxane Mesquida. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Sex Is Comedy was produced by CB Films, France 2, and ARTE France Cinéma and made in France. It was released on June 5, 2002.
- Director
- Catherine Breillat
- Writers
- Catherine Breillat
- Release date
- June 5, 2002
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- CB Films, France 2, ARTE France Cinéma
Sex Is Comedy cast & crew
Sex Is Comedy was directed by Catherine Breillat and written by Catherine Breillat.
The cast features Anne Parillaud as Jeanne, Grégoire Colin as The Actor, Roxane Mesquida as The Actress, Ashley Wanninger as Leo, Dominique Colladant as Willy, and Bart Binnema as Director of Photography.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Laurent Machuel and it was produced by Jean-François Lepetit.
Is Sex Is Comedy worth watching?
Sex Is Comedy holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 56 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Sex Is Comedy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sex Is Comedy
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Cast of Sex Is Comedy
Anne Parillaud
Jeanne
Grégoire Colin
The Actor
Roxane Mesquida
The Actress
Ashley Wanninger
Leo
Dominique Colladant
Willy
Bart Binnema
Director of Photography
Elisabete Piecho
Continuity Girl
Francis Selleck
Production Manager
Júlia Fragata
The set dresser
Ana Lorena
The make-up artist
Yves Osmu
Claire Monatte
Sex Is Comedy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sex Is Comedy in United States?
Sex Is Comedy is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Sex Is Comedy on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Sex Is Comedy is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Sex Is Comedy in?
Sex Is Comedy is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sex Is Comedy?
Sex Is Comedy runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Sex Is Comedy rated?
It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 56 ratings.
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