The Sessions(2012)
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The Sessions 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.
The Sessions (2012) is a drama, romance and comedy film directed by Ben Lewin, released on May 2, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy and Moon Bloodgood. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 634 ratings.
- Director:
- Ben Lewin
- Writers:
- Ben Lewin
- Producers:
- Judi Levine, Ben Lewin, Stephen Nemeth
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Simpson
- Composer:
- Marco Beltrami
- Production:
- Such Much Films, Rhino Films
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Revenue:
- $9,138,338
- Status:
- Released
The Sessions (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Sessions before you stream it.
The Sessions Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Hawkes
as Mark
Helen Hunt
as Cheryl
William H. Macy
as Father Brendan
Moon Bloodgood
as Vera
Annika Marks
as Amanda
Adam Arkin
as Josh
Rhea Perlman
as Mikvah Lady
W. Earl Brown
as Rod
Robin Weigert
as Susan
Blake Lindsley
as Dr. Laura White
Ming Lo
as Clerk
Rusty Schwimmer
as Joan
Key crew
Directed by Ben Lewin, written by Ben Lewin, produced by Judi Levine, Ben Lewin and Stephen Nemeth.
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The Sessions Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 634 ratings.
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The Sessions – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sessions online?
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The Sessions (2012) is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sessions?
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The main cast of The Sessions (2012) includes John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood and Annika Marks. The film was directed by Ben Lewin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sessions released?
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The Sessions was released on May 2, 2012 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Sessions worth watching?
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The Sessions (2012) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 634 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sessions?
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Yes. The official The Sessions trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.