So whether you’re in the mood for a passionate foreign film or a sultry Hollywood production, our curated collection of most erotic movies has something for everyone. So, grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready to explore the world of sensual cinema with our ultimate guide to the best adult romantic movies of all time. Let’s dive into this tantalising world of erotic films that’ll make your next movie night unforgettable!

H2- List Of All Best Erotic Movies 

Sr.no	Movie Name & Year	IMDb Rating
1.	Lie with Me (2005)	5.2/10
2.	Desire (2011)	5.4/10
3.	A Real Young Girl (1976)	5.3/10
4.	Kiss Me (2011)	6.8/10
5.	Nude Study (2010)	7.5/10
6.	Living Together (2010)	5.8/10
7.	All Ladies Do It (1992)	5.2/10
8.	Poor things (2023)	7.8/10
9.	Stranger By The Lake (2013)	6.9/10
10.	Shortbus (2006)	6.4/10
11.	Duck Butter (2018)	5.2/10
12.	In The Realm Of The Senses (1976)	6.6/10
13.	The Handmaiden (2016)	8.1/10
14.	Bound (1996)	7.3/10
15.	Fifty Shades Of Grey (2015)	4.2/10
16.	American Beauty (1999)	8.3/10
17.	365 Days (2020)	3.3/10
18.	Showgirls (1995)	5.1/10
19.	Love & drugs (2010)	6.7/10
20.	Original sin (2001)	6.0/10
21.	Antares	6.1/10
22.	Paprika (1991)	5.5/10
23.	Hostel (2005)	5.9/10
24.	Closer (2004)	7.2/10
25.	Queen Of Hearts (2019)	7.0/10
26.	Love (2015)	6.0/10
27.	Wild Reeds (1994)	7.3/10
28.	Restless (2000)	5.6/10
29.	Blue Is The Warmest Colour (2013)	7.7/10
30.	Poison Ivy (1992)	5.4/10
31.	Cold Showers (2005)	6.0/10
32.	Room in Rome (2010)	6.0/10
33.	Killing Me Softly (2002)	5.4/10
34.	Intimacy (2001)	6.0/10
35.	Last Tango In Paris (1972)	6.8/10
36.	Basic Instinct (1992)	7.1/10
37.	9 1/2 Weeks (1986)	5.9/10
38.	Nymphomaniac: Volumes I & II (2013)	6.6/10
39.	Eyes Wide Shut (1999)	7.5/10
40.	The Pillow Book (1996)	6.5/10
41.	Bitter Moon (1992)	7.2/10
42.	The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1998)	7.3/10
43.	Shame (2011)	7.2/10
44.	Sex and Lucia (2001)	7.0/10
45.	Malena (2000)	7.4/10
46.	Crash (1996)	6.4/10
47.	Blue Velvet (1986)	7.7/10
48.	Secretary (2002)	6.9/10
49.	Exotica (1994)	7.0/10
50.	The Dreamers (2003)	7.1/10
51.	Lolita (1997)	6.8/10
52.	The Duke Of Burgundy (2014)	6.6/10

Love (2015)

• Lead Actors: Karl Glusman, Aomi Muyock and Klara Kristin
• Supporting Artist: Ugo Fox as Gaspar (the baby), Juan Saavedra as Julio, Gaspar Noé as Noé, Isabelle Nicou as Nora, Vincent Maraval as Castel
• Director: Gaspar Noé
• Release Date: 15 July 2015
• Run Time: 2h 15m
• IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
• Revenue:  $861,057 (Box office collection)
• Language: English

Murphy and Electra get involved in an extremely charged relationship that crosses all lines with each passing day of their affair. As they go ahead with their outlandish addiction, their experiments make them invite another woman into bed, throwing the whole equation off-balance.

Wild Reeds (1994)

• Lead Actors: Élodie Bouchez: Plays Maïté Alvarez, Gaël Morel: Plays François Forestier, Stéphane Rideau: Plays Serge Bartolo, Frédéric Gorny: Plays Henri Mariani
• Supporting Artist: Michèle Moretti as Madame Alvarez, Jacques Nolot as Monsieur Morelli, Eric Kreikenmayer as Pierre Bartolo, Nathalie Vignes as Irène, Michel Ruhl as Monsieur Cassagne, Fatia Maite as Aicha Morell
• Director: André Téchiné
• Release Date: 1 June 1994
• Run Time: 1h 50m
• IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
• Revenue:  $5.2 million (Box office collection)
• Language: French

An incredible erotism movie that is about two adolescent friends that are really close, although not in a sexual way. Still, one of them wonders about crossing over to the other side. An experience with another boy makes him realise what he craves. But as they keep going, more people and complications come into play.

Restless (2000)

• Lead Actors: Mikko Nousiainen plays Ari, Laura Malmivaara plays Tiina, Matleena Kuusniemi plays Ilona and Valtteri Roiha plays Riku
• Supporting Artist: Petteri Summanen as Stig, Irina Björklund as Hanna-Riikka, Samuli Edelmann as Roope, Vilma Melasniemi as Piia
• Director: Aku Louhimies
• Release Date: 28 January 2000
• Run Time: 1h 51m
• IMDb Rating: 5.6/10
• Revenue:  $16,239 in United States and Canada at the box office
• Language: Finnish 

Ari is quite the womaniser. He’s actually proud of never repeating sexual escapades with the same people more than once. His one-night stands shake up a bit when he meets an attractive woman and wants to commit. But when he meets her charming friends, he can’t control himself.

Blue Is The Warmest Colour (2013)

• Lead Actors: Adèle Exarchopoulos and Léa Seydoux
• Supporting Artist: Salim Kechiouche plays Samir, Aurélien Recoing plays Adèle’s father, Catherine Salée plays Adèle’s mother, Benjamin Siksou plays Antoine, Mona Walravens plays Lise
• Director: Abdellatif Kechiche
• Release Date: 25 October 2013
• Run Time: 3 hours
• IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
• Revenue:  $19.5 million
• Language: French, Spanish, English

Blue is the warmest colour that’s considered the best erotic films. Adèle is confused about her sexuality. She unsuccessfully tries being with a man to understand how she feels. But when a blue-haired girl walks into her life, she’s transfixed. Soon, the two start dating and can’t get enough of each other, only to face crushing heartbreak later.

Poison Ivy (1992)

• Lead Actors: Drew Barrymore, Sara Gilbert, Tom Skerritt and Cheryl Ladd
• Supporting Artist: Alan Stock as Bob, Jeanne Sakata as Isabelle, E. J. Moore as Kid, and J. B. Quon as Another Kid
• Director: Katt Shea, Andy Ruben
• Release Date: 8 May 1992
• Run Time: 1h 30m
• IMDb Rating: 5.40/10
• Revenue:  $1,829,804 worldwide
• Language: English

Ivy is a sexy, scheming teen who befriends a shy fellow student, Sylvie, and practically moves into her home in no time. With evil intentions, she breaks down the family by seducing Sylvie’s father, eventually even committing crimes to get what she wants, no matter what it takes. 

Cold Showers (2005)

• Lead Actors: Johan Libéreau as Mickael, Salomé Stévenin as Vanessa
• Supporting Artist: Jean-Philippe Ecoffey as Gérard, Aurélien Recoing as Louis Steiner, Claire Nebout as Mathilde Steiner, Julie Boulanger as Valentine, Pierre Perrier as Clément, Florence Thomassin as Annie.
• Director: Antony Cordier
• Release Date: 22 June 2005
• Run Time: 1h 42m
• IMDb Rating: 6.0/10
• Revenue:  $785.000
• Language: French

Mickael loses out his spot on the Judo team, thanks to a new rich boy in town, Clement. They hang out together nonetheless. One day, Mickael invites Clement to join in the romance he shares with his girlfriend, Vanessa. That’s where the drama takes off. This is one of the best erotic movies to watch with your partner.

Room in Rome (2010)

• Lead Actors: Elena Anaya and Natasha Yarovenko
• Supporting Artist: Enrico Lo Verso plays Max, Najwa Nimri plays Edurne, Ander Malles plays Boy and Laura Meizoso plays Girl
• Director: Julio Medem
• Release Date: 7 May 2010
• Run Time: 1h 49m
• IMDb Rating: 6.0/10
• Revenue:  $257,347
• Language: English, Spanish, Russian, Italian and Basque

A Spanish woman falls madly in love with a woman she meets on her last day in Rome. They embark on a steamy voyage of exploring one another in a hotel room. Secrets are revealed, bringing them even closer. But is everything being said from both ends the truth?

Killing Me Softly (2002)

• Lead Actors: Heather Graham: Plays Alice Tallis, Joseph Fiennes, plays Adam Tallis and Natascha McElhone plays Deborah
• Supporting Artist: Ulrich Thomsen as Klaus, Ian Hart as Senior Police Officer, Jason Hughes as Jake, Kika Markham as Mrs Blanchard, Amy Robbins as Sylvie, Yasmin Bannerman as Joanna and Rebecca Palmer as Michelle
• Director: Chen Kaige
• Release Date: 10 May 2002
• Run Time: 1h 40m
• IMDb Rating: 5.4/10
• Revenue: $7.8 million
• Language: English

This is an amazing intimate movie where a woman leaves her boyfriend when she crosses paths with an attractive man who seems to be a celebrity mountaineer. He seduces her like she has never been earlier, taking her in control that might just prove to be fatal for her future.

Intimacy (2001)

• Lead Actors: Kerry Fox plays Claire and Mark Rylance plays Jay
• Supporting Artist: Susannah Harker: Plays Susan, Jay’s wife, Timothy Spall plays Andy, Claire’s husband, Alastair Galbraith plays Victor and Philippe Calvario plays Ian
• Director: Patrice Chéreau
• Release Date: 28 March 2001
• Run Time: 1h 59m
• IMDb Rating: 6.0/10
• Revenue: $2.7 million
• Language: English, French, Italian

Jay and Claire meet weekly to hook up. As things get fired up, Jay begins to wonder about the woman and wants to know more about her life. But his curiosity might get in the way of their perfect arrangement and kill their sexual wavelength ahead.

Last Tango In Paris (1972)

• Lead Actors: Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider
• Supporting Artist: Jean-Pierre Léaud as Thomas, a film director and Jeanne’s fiancé, Maria Michi as Rosa’s mother and Massimo Girotti as Marcel, Rosa’s former lover.
• Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
• Release Date: 15 December 1972
• Run Time: 2h 9m
• IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
• Revenue: $96 million
• Language: English, French

An American man is distraught after his wife’s death and becomes emotionally unstable. He meets a girl at an apartment they both want to rent and they have sex in it. That’s how they begin an addictive journey of lust that just keeps on growing.

Basic Instinct (1992)

• Lead Actors: Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone
• Supporting Artists: George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Wayne Knight
• Director: Paul Verhoeven
• Release Date: 20 March 1992
• Run Time: 2h 7m
• IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
• Revenue: $352.9 million
• Language: English

Detective Nick is given a murder case to solve. He takes the victim’s girlfriend as a prime suspect. When he calls in to interrogate her, she seduces him into beginning an intense fling that reaches new levels of lust and manipulation.

9 1/2 Weeks (1986)

• Lead Actors: Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger
• Supporting Artists: Margaret Whitton as Molly, David Margulies as Harvey, Christine Baranski as Thea, Karen Young as Sue, William DeAcutis as Ted and Dwight Weist as Farnsworth
• Director: Adrian Lyne
• Release Date: 21 February 1986
• Run Time: 1h 57m
• IMDb Rating: 5.9/10
• Revenue: $6,740,470 worldwide
• Language: Spanish and English

When two strangers, John and Elizabeth, meet, fireworks explode. They begin a highly passionate affair that eventually moves on to bondage and other sexual stunts like striptease. But when things get heated, they burn out fast as well.

Nymphomaniac: Volumes I (2013)

• Lead Actors: Charlotte Gainsbourg plays Joe, Stacy Martin plays Young Joe, a Stellan Skarsgård plays Seligman, Shia LaBeouf plays Jerôme Morris and Christian Slater plays Joe’s Father
• Supporting Artists: Jamie Bell, Uma Thurman, Willem Dafoe, Mia Goth, Connie Nielsen as Katherine
• Director: Lars von Trier
• Release Date: 25 December 2013
• Run Time: 1h 57m
• IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
• Revenue: $13,269,941 worldwide
• Language: English, Korean and Macedonian

A single, lonely but wise man, Seligman, discovers a woman lying beaten up on a roadside and escorts her back to his home. She’s a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac who starts telling him her story about how she got to that place in her life.

Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

• Lead Actors: Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman
• Supporting Artists: Brian W. Cook, Lisa Leone, Christiane Kubrick, Todd Field, Sydney Pollack, Madison Eginton
• Director: Stanley Kubrick
• Release Date: 3 September 1999
• Run Time: 2h 39m
• IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
• Revenue: $162,091,208 worldwide
• Language: English

When Bill’s wife tells him that she’s been having sexual fantasies about a man she met, he ventures out to explore an underground cult and soon loses himself in a world of erotic acts and practices, finally letting him out of his shell.

The Pillow Book (1996)

• Lead Actors: Vivian Wu as Nagiko and Ewan McGregor as Jerome
• Supporting Artists: Yoshi Oida plays the Publisher, Ken Ogata plays the Father, Hideko Yoshida plays the Aunt and the Maid, Judy Ongg plays the Mother, Ken Mitsuishi plays the Husband, Yutaka Honda plays Hoki, Barbara Lott plays Jerome’s mother and Lynne Frances Wachendorfer plays Jerome’s sister
• Director: Peter Greenaway
• Release Date: 8 November 1996
• Run Time: 2h 6m
• IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
• Revenue: $2,372,744 worldwide
• Language: English, Japanese, French, Italian, Mandarin

A Japanese model has a weird fetish about making calligraphers write on her body as she goes from one sexual exploit to another. One day, she finally meets an English guy who meets her expectations, and more. That’s where the turmoil begins.

Bitter Moon (1992)

• Lead Actors: Hugh Grant plays Nigel Dobson, Kristin Scott Thomas plays Fiona Dobson, Emmanuelle Seigner plays Micheline “Mimi” Bouvier and Peter Coyote plays Oscar Benton
• Supporting Artists: Victor Banerjee plays Mr. Isaiah Singh, Sophie Patel plays Amrita Singh, Luca Vellani plays Dado, Boris Bergman plays Oscar’s friend, Olivia Brunaux plays Cindy and Heavon Grant plays Basil
• Director: Roman Polanski 
• Release Date: 23 September 1992
• Run Time: 2h 19m
• IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
• Revenue: $1,862,805 worldwide
• Language: English, French

An upper class, sophisticated couple, Nigel and Fiona, meet a dynamic couple on a cruise. The other couple has had a dark, erotic history that fascinates Nigel, taking him to the darker side that might just end his marriage.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1998)

• Lead Actors: Daniel Day-Lewis plays Tomas, Juliette Binoche plays Tereza, Tomas’s wife and Lena Olin plays Sabina, Tomas’s mistress
• Supporting Artists: Derek de Lint as Franz, Erland Josephson as Ambassador, Pavel Landovský as Pavel, Donald Moffat as Chief Surgeon and Tomek Bork as Jiri.
• Director: Philip Kaufman
• Release Date: February 5, 1988
• Run Time: 2h 51m
• IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
• Revenue: $10,006,806 worldwide
• Language: English

Tomas is a surgeon who travels for an operation and meets an innocent young woman, Tereza, bringing her back with him. But Tereza finds out that Tom is a womaniser and has a mistress. This leads to complicated, steamy relationships between the three.

Shame (2011)

• Lead Actors: Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan
• Supporting Artists: James Badge Dale plays David, Nicole Beharie plays Marianne and Alex Manette plays Steven
• Director: Steve McQueen
• Release Date: 2 December 2011
• Run Time: 1h 41m
• IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
• Revenue: $19,126,823 worldwide
• Language: English, Serbian

Brandon is a great looking and successful bachelor in New York. He seems to have the perfect life but hides the fact that he’s a sex addict who even masturbates at work. When his sister shows up without warning and busts his privacy, he loses his mind.

Sex and Lucia (2001)

• Lead Actors: Paz Vega and Tristán Ulloa
• Supporting Artists: Najwa Nimri as Elena, Lorenzo’s former lover, Daniel Freire as Carlos, a scuba diver, Elena Anaya as Belén
• Director: Julio Medem
• Release Date: 24 August 2001
• Run Time: 2h 8m
• IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
• Revenue: $7.6 million
• Language: Spanish

Lucia runs off to a remote island after she believes her depressed writer boyfriend, Lorenzo, killed himself. There she meets two people who’re connected to Lorenzo’s past in mysterious ways. After a while, she doesn’t know what’s real or true anymore.

Malena (2000)

• Lead Actors: Monica Bellucci plays Malèna Scordia, Giuseppe Sulfaro plays Renato Amoroso, Luciano Federico plays Renato’s father, Matilde Piana plays Renato’s mother
• Supporting Artists: Angelo Pellegrino as Political Secretary, Gabriella Di Luzzio as Baron’s Mistress, Pippo Provvidenti as Dr Cusimano, Maria Terranova as Dr Cusimano’s Wife, Marcello Catalano as Lieutenant Cadel, Elisa Morucci as Lupetta
• Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
• Release Date: 27 October 2000
• Run Time: 1 hr 46 min
• IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
• Revenue:  $14.4 million
• Language: Italian

Renato is a 13-year-old boy who lives in a sleepy little Italian town. Everything is the usual till a young war widow named Malena breezes into his life. She’s the desire of every man, and a threat to every woman. She soon changes Renato’s life forever.

Crash (1996)

• Lead Actors: James Spader plays James Ballard, Holly Hunter plays Dr. Helen Remington, Elias Koteas plays Dr. Robert Vaughan, Deborah Kara Unger plays Catherine Ballard and Rosanna Arquette plays Gabrielle
• Supporting Artists: Rosanna Arquette plays Gabrielle, Peter Macneill plays Colin Seagrave, Yolande Julian plays Airport Hooker, Cheryl Swarts plays Vera Seagrave
• Director: David Cronenberg
• Release Date: 4 October 1996
• Run Time: 1h 40m
• IMDb Rating: 6.4/10
• Revenue $23.2 million
• Language:  English, Swedish

After James gets into a car crash that nearly takes his life, he finds himself drawn to an underground subculture of similar survivors who turn these feelings of ‘accident’ adrenaline into sexy danger. This eroticism of death and mortality turns him on.

Blue Velvet (1986)

• Lead Actors: Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper and Laura Dern
• Supporting Artists: Hope Lange as Mrs. Pam Williams, Dean Stockwell as Ben, George Dickerson as Detective John Williams, and Priscilla Pointer as Mrs. Frances Beaumont.
• Director: David Lynch
• Release Date: 19 September 1986
• Run Time: 2h
• IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
• Revenue:  $8.6 million
• Language:  English, Italian

When Jeffrey returns to his town, he comes across a beautiful singer and can’t stop thinking about her. They begin an affair that leads to deep secrets and truths that threaten to take him to physical and emotional places he didn’t imagine before.

Secretary (2002)

• Lead Actors: Maggie Gyllenhaal as Lee Holloway and James Spader as E. Edward Grey
• Supporting Artists: Jeremy Davies plays Peter, Lesley Ann Warren plays Joan Holloway, Stephen McHattie plays Burt Holloway, Patrick Bauchau plays Dr. Twardon and Amy Locane plays Lee’s sister
• Director: Steven Shainberg
• Release Date: 20 September 2002
• Run Time: 1h 47m
• IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
• Revenue:  $9,412,015 worldwide
• Language:  English

Lee is a patient recovering from mental issues and even hurts herself. When she gets the job of a secretary to an esteemed lawyer, she turns the professional relationship into a sadomasochistic one that leaves them both hanging on for sanity. 

Exotica (1994)

• Lead Actors: Bruce Greenwood, Mia Kirshner, Don McKellar, Arsinée Khanjian, and Elias Koteas
• Supporting Artists: Elias Koteas plays Eric, David Hemblen plays an inspector, Peter Krantz plays a man in a taxi, Arsinée Khanjian plays Zoe, Calvin Green plays a customs officer
• Director: Atom Egoyan
• Release Date: 16 May 1994
• Run Time: 1h 43m
• IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
• Revenue:  CAD 15 million
• Language:  English, Hebrew

Christina is the most famous dancer at a popular strip club, promoted by the club’s owner, also her ex-boyfriend. When a depressed man becomes a regular, he begins a torrid dependency with Christina that’s both sexual and psychological. 

The Dreamers (2003)

• Lead Actors: Michael Pitt, Eva Green and Louis Garrel
• Supporting Artists: Anna Chancellor as Mother, Robin Renucci as Father, Jean-Pierre Kalfon as himself, Jean-Pierre Léaud as himself, Florian Cadiou as Patrick, Pierre Hancisse as first buff and Valentin Merlet as second buff
• Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
• Release Date: 10 October 2003
• Run Time: 1h 55m
• IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
• Revenue:  French, English, Serbian
• Language: $23.7 million

One of the best Hollywood erotic movies. Right in the middle of the Paris revolution, begins a turbulent threesome with agendas of its own. When a brother and sister welcome a student into their lives, everything changes and nothing can stop them from crossing the line.

Lolita (1997)

• Lead Actors: Dominique Swain and Jeremy Irons
• Supporting Artists: Melanie Griffith plays Charlotte Haze, Lolita’s mother, Frank Langella plays Clare Quilty, Ben Silverstone plays young Humbert, Suzanne Shepherd plays Miss Pratt and Keith Reddin plays Reverend Rigger
• Director: Adrian Lyne
• Release Date: 14 January 1998
• Run Time: 2h 17m
• IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
• Revenue:  $1,071,255 worldwide
• Language: English

Humbert Humbert is a professor with classic old-school, gentlemanly taste in literature and other intellectual passions. When he meets a new widow, he marries her to be close to her young, beautiful, and seductive daughter, Lolita.

The Duke Of Burgundy (2014)

• Lead Actors: Sidse Babett Knudsen as Cynthia and Chiara D’Anna as Evelyn
• Supporting Artists: Eugenia Caruso plays Dr Fraxini, Fatma Mohamed plays The Carpenter, Kata Bartsch plays Dr Lurida, Eszter Tompa plays Dr Viridana and Zita Kraszkó plays Dr Schuller 
• Director: Peter Strickland
• Release Date: 20 February 2015
• Run Time: 1h 44m
• IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
• Revenue:   $175,668
• Language: English

Cynthia and Evelyn indulge in kinky foreplay and sex that almost always ends with Evelyn’s punishment. But it also brings a lot of pleasure. As Cynthia imagines a more normal relationship, their collective obsession takes them further than they’d imagined.

Queen Of Hearts (2019)

• Lead Actors: Trine Dyrholm and Gustav Lindh
• Supporting Artists: Magnus Krepper as Peter, Preben Kristensen as Erik, Mads Wille as Karsten, Peter Khouri as Janus and Diem Camille Gbogou as Louise.
• Director: May el-Toukhy
• Release Date: 28 January 2019
• Run Time: 2h 7m
• IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
• Revenue: $437,005 Gross worldwide
• Language: Danish

“Queen of Hearts” (2019) is a Danish psychological drama film directed by May el-Toukhy. The film garnered critical acclaim for its nuanced portrayal of taboo subjects and the lead performance by Trine Dyrholm. While controversial due to its subject matter, “Queen of Hearts” was praised for its thought-provoking narrative and sophisticated exploration of ethical dilemmas. The film raises questions about consent, family dynamics, and the consequences of crossing societal boundaries.

Closer (2004)

• Lead Actors: Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman and Clive Owen
• Supporting Artists: Nick Hobbs as Taxi Driver, Colin Stinton as Customs Officer.
• Director: Mike Nichol
• Release Date: December 3, 2004
• Run Time: 1h 41m
• IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
• Revenue: $115.5 million
• Language: English

Starring Natalie Portman, Jude Law, Julia Roberts, and Clive Owen, “Closer” (2004) is a provocative and intense drama directed by Mike Nichols that delves into themes of love, lust, betrayal, and emotional manipulation. Known for its raw dialogue and sexually charged atmosphere, “Closer” presents a brutally honest portrayal of adult relationships, examining the fine line between passion and deceit.

Hostel (2005)

• Lead Actors: Jay Hernandez as Paxton Rodriguez and Derek Richardson as Josh Brooks.
• Supporting Artists: Eyþór Guðjónsson as Óli Eriksson, Barbara Nedeljáková as Natalya, Jan Vlasák as the Dutch businessman, Jana Kaderabkova as Svetlana, Jennifer Lim as Kana and Keiko Seiko as Yuki.
• Director: Eli Roth
• Release Date: January 6, 2006
• Run Time: 1h 34m
• IMDb Rating: 5.9/10
• Revenue: $82 million worldwide
• Language: English, Japanese, German, Dutch, Russian, Czech, Icelandic, Slovak

“Hostel” (2005) is a controversial horror film directed by Eli Roth where the plot follows a group of American backpackers in Europe who are lured to a Slovakian hostel with promises of hedonistic pleasures. However, they soon find themselves trapped in a nightmarish scenario involving extreme violence and torture. The film is known for its graphic content and explores themes of human trafficking and sadism. It sparked debates about the limits of horror cinema and the “torture porn” subgenre. While commercially successful, “Hostel” received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with some praising its shock value and others criticising its excessive violence.

Paprika (1991)

• Lead Actors: Debora Caprioglio plays the title character, Paprika, Stéphane Ferrara plays Rocco and Martine Brochard plays Madame Collette
• Supporting Artists: Stéphane Bonnet as Franco, Rossana Gavinel as Gina, Renzo Rinaldi as Count Bastiano, Nina Soldano as The journalist and Clara Algranti as Sciura Angelina.
• Director: Tinto Brass
• Release Date: 13 February 1991
• Run Time: 1h 51m
• IMDb Rating: 5.5/10
• Language: Italian

“Paprika” is a 1991 Italian erotic drama film directed by Tinto Brass, known for his contributions to the genre. The movie follows the sexual adventures of Mimma, a young and beautiful country girl who moves to the city to work as a maid. The film is characteristic of Brass’s style, featuring explicit scenes and a focus on female sexuality. While controversial for its content, “Paprika” is often noted for its stylised cinematography and its exploration of themes such as sexual liberation and societal taboos.

Antares(2004)

• Lead Actors: Petra Morzé, Andreas Patton, Hary Prinz, Susanne Wuest
• Supporting Artists: Dennis Cubic, Martina Zinner and Andreas Kiendl.
• Director: Götz Spielmann
• Release Date: 3 December 2004
• Run Time: 1h 59m
• IMDb Rating: 6.1/10
• Revenue: $64,900 Worldwide
• Language: English, German, Croatian

“Antares” is a 2004 Austrian erotic drama film directed by Götz Spielmann where the movie interweaves three stories revolving around the complex love lives of an adulterous woman, a checkout girl, and a single mother in a Viennese apartment complex. Known for its explicit sexual content and raw portrayal of relationships, the film explores themes of adultery, sexual frustration, and dysfunctional connections. “Antares” gained international attention as Austria’s submission for the 77th Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category, though it wasn’t ultimately nominated. 

Original sin (2001)

• Lead Actors: Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie
• Supporting Artists: Thomas Jane and Jack Thompson
• Director: Michael Cristofer
• Release Date: 19 October 2001
• Run Time: 1h 56m
• IMDb Rating: 6.0/10
• Revenue: $35.4 million
• Language: English

“Original Sin” (2001) is a romantic thriller directed by Michael Cristofer, starring Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie. Set in late 19th century Cuba, the film tells the story of Luis Vargas (Banderas), a wealthy coffee merchant who enters into a mail-order marriage with Julia Russell (Jolie). The film explores themes of love, trust, and the consequences of giving in to temptation, all wrapped in a sultry, noir-inspired atmosphere.

Love & drugs (2010)

• Lead Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Oliver Platt, Hank Azaria, Josh Gad and Gabriel Macht
• Supporting Artists: Judy Greer as Cindy, George Segal as Dr. James Randall, Jill Clayburgh as Nancy Randall, Nikki DeLoach as Christy and Katheryn Winnick as Lisa
• Director: Edward Zwick
• Release Date: 24 November 2010
• Run Time: 1h 52m
• IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
• Revenue: $102.8 million
• Language: English

Set in the late 1990s, the film is a romantic drama by Edward Zwick that follows the relationship between Jamie Randall, a charming pharmaceutical sales representative, and Maggie Murdock, a free-spirited woman with early-onset Parkinson’s disease. The movie explores themes of love, ambition, and vulnerability against the backdrop of the pharmaceutical industry’s boom. While the film contains some mature content and nudity, it’s primarily focused on the emotional journey of its characters rather than being classified as an erotic movie.

Showgirls (1995)

• Lead Actors: Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle MacLachlan, Gina Gershon, Glenn Plummer
• Supporting Artists: Robert Davi, Alan Rachins and Gina Ravera
• Director: Paul Verhoeven
• Release Date: 22 September 1995
• Run Time: 2h 8m
• IMDb Rating: 5.1/10
• Revenue: $37.8 million
• Language: English

“Showgirls” (1995) is a controversial erotic drama directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas. The film follows Nomi Malone, an ambitious dancer who arrives in Las Vegas with dreams of becoming a showgirl. Despite its high-profile cast and significant budget, “Showgirls” was critically panned upon release for its explicit content, over-the-top performances, and questionable screenplay. However, it has since gained a cult following, with some viewing it as an unintentional satire of Hollywood excess and the entertainment industry.

365 Days (2020)

• Lead Actors: Anna-Maria Sieklucka as Laura Biel and Michele Morrone as Massimo Torricelli
• Supporting Artists: Bronisław Wrocławsk as Mario, Otar Saralidze as Domenico, Magdalena Lamparska as Olga, Natasza Urbańska as Anna, Grażyna Szapołowska as Klara Biel, Laura’s mother and Tomasz Stockinger as Tomasz Biel, Laura’s father
• Director: Barbara Bialowas, Tomasz Mandes
• Release Date: 7 February 2020
• Run Time: 1h 56m
• IMDb Rating: 3.3/10
• Revenue: $9,458,590 Worldwide
• Language: English, Italian and Polish

“365 Days” (2020) is a controversial Polish erotic thriller that gained notoriety upon its release. The film follows Laura, a successful Polish sales director, who is kidnapped by Massimo, a dominant Sicilian mafia boss. Massimo gives Laura 365 days to fall in love with him, during which she experiences a mix of fear, attraction, and Stockholm syndrome. This is an amazing erotic movie like fifty shades of grey that sparked intense debate due to its explicit sexual content and portrayal of a problematic relationship.

American Beauty (1999)

• Lead Actors: Kevin Spacey plays Lester Burnham, Annette Bening plays Carolyn Burnham and Thora Birch plays Jane Burnham
• Supporting Artists: Mena Suvari plays Angela Hayes, Chris Cooper plays Colonel Frank Fitts and Peter Gallagher plays Buddy Kane
• Director: Sam Mendes
• Release Date: 17 September 1999
• Run Time: 2h 2m
• IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
• Revenue: $356.3 million
• Language: English

Directed by Sam Mendes in his feature film debut, the movie follows Lester Burnham, a middle-aged man experiencing a midlife crisis, as he becomes infatuated with his teenage daughter’s best friend. The film explores themes of conformity, sexuality, and the hollowness of the American Dream, weaving together multiple storylines that expose the complexities and hidden desires of seemingly ordinary people. With its stellar performances, particularly by Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening, striking visuals, and thought-provoking narrative, “American Beauty” won numerous awards, including five Academy Awards, and has become a defining film of its era.

Fifty Shades Of Grey(2015)

• Lead Actors: Dakota Johnson as Anastasia Steele and Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey
• Supporting Artists: Jennifer Ehle plays Carla, Eloise Mumford plays Kate, Victor Rasuk plays José, Luke Grimes plays Elliot Grey, Marcia Gay Harden plays Mrs Grey and Max Martini plays Taylor
• Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson
• Release Date: 20 February 2015
• Run Time: 2h 5m
• IMDb Rating: 4.2/10
• Revenue: $569,651,467 worldwide
• Language: English, French and Thai

“Fifty Shades of Grey” is a 2015 erotic romantic drama film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, based on the bestselling novel by E.L. James. The movie follows the story of Anastasia Steele, a literature student who becomes entangled in a complex relationship with Christian Grey, a wealthy and enigmatic businessman. The film sparked controversy and debate due to its explicit content and portrayal of BDSM relationships, while also becoming a commercial success and cultural phenomenon.

Bound(1996)

• Lead Actors: Jennifer Tilly Pays Violet, Gina Gershon Plays Corky and Joe Pantoliano Plays Caesar, Violet’s boyfriend
• Supporting Artists: John P. Ryan as Mickey Malnato, Christopher Meloni as Johnnie Marzzone, Richard C. Sarafian as Gino Marzzone, Mary Mara as Sue and Susie Bright as Jesse
• Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
• Release Date: 4 October 1996
• Run Time: 1h 49m
• IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
• Revenue: $7 million
• Language: English

“Bound” (1996) is a neo-noir crime thriller that follows the passionate and dangerous relationship between Violet, the girlfriend of a mobster, and Corky, an ex-con working as a painter and plumber in their apartment building. With its stylish direction, intense performances by Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon, and a tightly-wound plot, “Bound” combines elements of classic film noir with a modern, LGBT-inclusive twist, earning critical acclaim for its suspenseful storytelling and groundbreaking representation.

The Handmaiden (2016)

• Lead Actors: Kim Min-hee plays Lady Hideko or Izumi Hideko, Kim Tae-ri plays Nam Sook-hee or Sook-Hee, Ha Jung-woo plays Count Fujiwara, Cho Jin-Woong plays Uncle Kouzuki and Kim Hae-sook pays Madame Sasaki
• Supporting Artists: Moon So-ri as Hideko’s aunt, Lee Yong-nyeo as Bok-soon, Lee Dong-hwi as Goo-gai, Jo Eun-hyung as young Hideko and Rina Takagi as Hideko’s mother
• Director: Park Chan-Wook
• Release Date: 1 June 2016
• Run Time: 2h 24m
• IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
• Revenue: US$38.6 million
• Language: Korean, Japanese, English, French, Polish

Set in 1930s Korea during the Japanese occupation, this visually stunning and intricately plotted South Korean psychological thriller directed by Park Chan-wook tells the story of a young Korean pickpocket who becomes a handmaiden to a wealthy Japanese heiress. The film is noted for its lush cinematography, meticulous production design, and bold exploration of sexuality and power dynamics. “The Handmaiden” received critical acclaim for its masterful storytelling and performances, cementing Park Chan-wook’s reputation as one of South Korea’s most provocative and talented filmmakers.

In The Realm Of The Senses (1976)

• Lead Actors: Eiko Matsuda and Tatsuya Fuji
• Supporting Artists: Yasuko Matsui plays the Tagawa Inn manager, Meika Seri plays Matsuko, Kanae Kobayashi plays the Old geisha Kikuryū, Taiji Tonoyama plays the Old beggar and Kyôji Kokonoe plays Teacher Ōmiya
• Director: Nagisa Ōshima
• Release Date: 15 September 1976
• Run Time: 1h 49m
• IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
• Revenue: $7.65 million (France/Germany)
• Language: Japanese, English, French

“In the Realm of the Senses” (1976), directed by Nagisa Oshima, is a controversial and explicit Japanese erotic movie based on a true story. Set in 1930s Japan, the movie explores the intense and obsessive sexual relationship between Sada Abe, a former prostitute working as a maid, and Kichizo Ishida, the married owner of the hotel where she works. This is a film with real sex scenes and its unflinching portrayal of erotic obsession that ultimately leads to a tragic conclusion. 

Duck Butter (2018)

• Lead Actors: Alia Shawkat as Naima/Nima, Laia Costa as Sergio, Mae Whitman as Ellen and Hong Chau as Glow.
• Supporting Artists: Kate Berlant as Kathy, Angelina Llongueras as Susana, Lindsay Burdge as herself and Kumail Nanjiani as himself.
• Director: Miguel Arteta
• Release Date: 27 April 2018
• Run Time: 1h 33m
• IMDb Rating: 5.2/10
• Revenue: Unknown
• Language: English

“Duck Butter” is a 2018 American independent romantic comedy-drama film directed by Miguel Arteta. The movie stars Alia Shawkat and Laia Costa as two women who, frustrated with the dishonesty they perceive in traditional relationships, decide to fast-track their connection by spending 24 uninterrupted hours together. This is one of the best erotical movies that explores themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and the complexities of human relationships uniquely and provocatively. With its experimental premise and raw performances, “Duck Butter” offers a fresh take on modern romance and the search for authentic connections in a world of fleeting encounters.

Shortbus (2006)

• Lead Actors: Sook-Yin Lee played the character Sofia, Paul Dawson played the character James, Lindsay Beamish played the character Severin and PJ DeBoy played the character Jamie
• Supporting Artists: Adam Hardman as Jesse, the John, Raphael Barker as Rob, Peter Stickles as Caleb, the Stalker and David Pittu as Jacuzzi Hunter
• Director:  John Cameron Mitchell
• Release Date: 13 October 2006
• Run Time: 1h 41m
• IMDb Rating: 6.4/10
• Revenue: $5,557,564 worldwide
• Language: English

“Shortbus” (2006) is a provocative and boundary-pushing American film directed by John Cameron Mitchell. Set in post-9/11 New York City, the movie follows a diverse group of characters as they navigate their complex relationships and sexual identities. This erotic film gained notoriety for its explicit, unsimulated real sex scenes, but it’s also praised for its honest portrayal of human connections, emotional struggles, and the search for intimacy in a bustling metropolis. 

Stranger By The Lake (2013)

• Lead Actors: Pierre Deladonchamps plays Franck, Christophe Paou plays Michel, Patrick d’Assumçao plays Henri and Jérôme Chappatte plays Inspector Damroder
• Supporting Artists: Jérôme Chappatte plays Inspector Damroder, Eric Mathieu Vervisch, Sébastien Badachaoui plays Eric’s boyfriend and Gilles Guerin plays a ladies’ man
• Director:  Alain Guiraudie
• Release Date: 12 June 2013
• Run Time: 1h 37m
• IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
• Revenue: $1.2 million
• Language: English and French

“Stranger By The Lake” (2013) is a provocative French thriller directed by Alain Guiraudie. Set entirely at a secluded lakeside beach, the film follows Franck, a young man who becomes infatuated with Michel, a handsome and mysterious stranger he meets at the popular cruising spot. With its bold exploration of sexuality, tension-filled atmosphere, and minimalist approach, the film garnered critical acclaim for its unflinching portrayal of human nature and the dangerous allure of forbidden attraction.

Poor things (2023)

• Lead Actors: Emma Stone plays Bella Baxter/Victoria Blessington, Mark Ruffalo plays Duncan Wedderburn, Willem Dafoe plays Dr. Godwin Baxter and Margaret Qualley plays Felicity
• Supporting Artists: Ramy Youssef as Max McCandles, Christopher Abbott as Alfie Blessington, Suzy Bemba as Toinette, Jerrod Carmichael as Harry Astley, and Kathryn Hunter as Swiney.
• Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
• Release Date: 1 September 2023
• Run Time: 2h 21m
• IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
• Revenue: $117.2 million worldwide
• Language: English

“Poor Things” (2023) is a visually stunning and imaginative film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. With its blend of dark comedy, science fiction, and feminist themes, “Poor Things” has garnered critical acclaim for its bold storytelling, Emma Stone’s remarkable performance, and its lavish production design. The movie explores themes of identity, sexuality, and personal growth while challenging societal norms in a surreal and thought-provoking manner.

All Ladies Do It (1992)

• Lead Actors: Claudia Koll plays Diana, Paolo Lanza plays Paolo, Franco Branciaroli plays Alphonse, Isabella Deiana plays Antonietta and Ornella Marcucci plays Nadia
• Supporting Artists: Rosa Maria Pezzullo as Maria, Osiride Pevarello, Antonio Conte, Lucia Lucchesino
• Director:  Tinto Brass
• Release Date: 21 February 1992
• Run Time: 1h 33m
• IMDb Rating: 5.2/10
• Revenue: 20,000$
• Language: English and Italian

“All Ladies Do It” (1992) is an Italian erotic comedy film directed by Tinto Brass. Set in Venice, the story follows Diana as she explores her sexual desires outside her marriage, narrating her adventures to Paolo to spice up their relationship. Known for its explicit content and Brass’s signature focus on the female form, “All Ladies Do It” features lavish visuals, stylish production design!

Living Together (2010)

• Lead Actors: Veronica Paintoux plays Anouk, Jac Avila plays Luis Montéz, Erix Antoine plays Geoff
• Supporting Artists: Roberto Lopez plays Beto and Alfredo Lopez C. plays Alfie
• Director:  Amy Hesketh
• Release Date: 2010
• Run Time: 1h 51m
• IMDb Rating: 5.8/10
• Revenue: Unknown
• Language: Spanish

“Living Together” (2010) is an independent drama film directed by Amy Hesketh. The movie explores the complexities of modern relationships and the challenges of cohabitation. Set in an urban environment, it follows the lives of a group of young adults as they navigate the intricacies of love, friendship, and personal growth while sharing living spaces. Hesketh’s intimate directing style brings a raw and authentic feel to the story, offering viewers a candid look at the joys and struggles of communal living in contemporary society.

Nude Study (2010)

• Lead Actors: Victoria Moss plays Sarah, Kathryn Foran plays Lyndsay, Jackie Alixander plays Sarah, Matthew Fulton plays Kyle and Nathan Bragg plays George
• Supporting Artists: Alice Ansara, Marty Rhone
• Director:  Stefan Popescu
• Release Date: 1st Jan, 2020
• Run Time: 1h 30m
• IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
• Revenue: Unknown
• Language: English

“Nude Study” (2010) is a drama and romance film directed by Stefan Popescu. Set in the remote wilderness of northern Canada, the story follows a young filmmaker who is trying to escape her past. The protagonist’s life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters an alluring local woman. This gritty 90-minute feature explores themes of devotion and personal transformation against the backdrop of the harsh Canadian arctic landscape.

Kiss Me (2011)

• Lead Actors: Ruth Vega Fernandez plays Mia Sundström, Liv Mjönes plays Frida, Krister Henriksson plays Lasse, Lena Endre plays Elisabeth, Joakim Nätterqvist plays Tim Bratthall and Josefine Tengblad plays Elin
• Supporting Artists: Tom Ljungman as Oskar, Björn Kjellman as Prästen, Jan Goldring as Security Guard, and Anna Nygren as Teacher in Auditorium
• Director:  Alexandra-Therese Keining
• Release Date: 29 July 2011
• Run Time: 1h 47m
• IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
• Revenue: $396,596 worldwide 
• Language: Swedish

“Kiss Me” (2011), also known by its Swedish title “Kyss Mig,” is a romantic drama directed by Alexandra-Therese Keining. The film follows Mia, a young woman engaged to her boyfriend Tim, who unexpectedly falls in love with Frida, her soon-to-be stepsister. Set against the backdrop of the Swedish countryside, “Kiss Me” is noted for its non-campy approach to LGBTQ+ storytelling, focusing on the human aspects of the characters’ relationships rather than relying on stereotypes.

A Real Young Girl (1999)

• Lead Actors: Charlotte Alexandra pays Alice Bonnard, Hiram Keller plays Pierre-Evariste Renard
• Supporting Artists: Rita Meiden plays Mrs. Bonnard, Bruno Balp plays Mr. Bonnard, Shirley Stoler plays the grocer in Aupom
• Director:  Catherine Breillat
• Release Date: 4 February 1999
• Run Time: 1h 33m
• IMDb Rating: 5.3/10
• Revenue: Unknown
• Language: French

“A Real Young Girl” (1999) is a controversial French drama film directed by Catherine Breillat. Set in the 1960s, the film delves into Alice’s inner world, blending reality with fantasy as she grapples with her emerging sexuality and desires. Known for its frank and sometimes graphic depictions of adolescent sexuality, “A Real Young Girl” sparked debates about artistic expression and censorship upon upon its release, cementing Breillat’s reputation as a provocative filmmaker unafraid to tackle taboo subjects.

Lie with Me (2005)

• Lead Actors: Lauren Lee Smith as Leila and Eric Balfour as David
• Supporting Artists: Polly Shannon as Victoria, Mayko Nguyen as Kika, Victoria’s friend, Michael Facciolo as Shy Guy, Kate Lynch as Marla, Ron White as Ben, Kristin Lehman as Rachel, Don Francks as Joshua
• Director:  Clement Virgo
• Release Date:11 November 2005
• Run Time: 1h 33m
• IMDb Rating: 5.2/10
• Revenue: $172,087 worldwide
• Language: Spanish and English

“Lie with Me” is a provocative Canadian erotic drama film released in 2005, directed by Clement Virgo. This exotic movie explores themes of sexuality, intimacy, and emotional connection through the story of Leila, a sexually adventurous young woman, and David, a man she becomes involved with. Set in Toronto, the film garnered attention for its explicit sexual content and raw portrayal of a passionate, yet complex relationship.

Desire (2011)

• Lead Actors: Déborah Révy plays Cécile and Johnny Amaro plays Chance
• Supporting Artists:  Johan Libéreau as Manu, Jean-François Gallotte as Père d’Alice, Brice Fournier as Maurice, and Hélène Zimmer as Alice
• Director:  Laurent Bouhnik
• Release Date:14 September 2011
• Run Time: 1h 43m
• IMDb Rating: 5.4/10
• Revenue: $442,472 worldwide
• Language: French

“Desire” (2011) is a French drama directed by Laurent Bouhnik that explores themes of love, sexuality, and emotional turmoil against the backdrop of an economic crisis. The erotic film centers around Cécile, a young woman who becomes a catalyst for change in the lives of several people. The movie delves into the complexities of desire, relationships, and the search for inner peace, while also touching on the social and economic challenges faced by its characters in contemporary France.

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