Joy of Sex(1984)
Somewhere between virginity and senility lies paradise.
Joy of Sex Synopsis
Mistakenly believing that she has just weeks to live, teenager Leslie Hindenberg tries to lose her virginity before she dies.
Joy of Sex (1984) is a comedy and romance film directed by Martha Coolidge, released on August 3, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Cameron Dye, Michelle Meyrink, Colleen Camp and Ernie Hudson. Viewers rate it 4.1 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Martha Coolidge
- Writers:
- J.J. Salter, Kathleen Rowell, Alex Comfort
- Producers:
- Frank Konigsberg
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Correll
- Composer:
- Harold Payne
- Production:
- Cinema Group Ventures, Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,463,841
- Status:
- Released
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Joy of Sex Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cameron Dye
as Alan Holt
Michelle Meyrink
as Leslie Hindenberg
Colleen Camp
as Liz Sampson
Ernie Hudson
as Mr. Porter
Lisa Langlois
as Melanie
- Charles Van Eman
Charles Van Eman
as Max Holt
Joanne Baron
as Miss Post
Darren Dalton
as Ed Ingalls
- Heidi Holicker
Heidi Holicker
as Candy
Cristen Kauffman
as Sharon
- David H. MacDonald
David H. MacDonald
as Ernie Carpenter
- Paul Tulley
Paul Tulley
as Ted
Key crew
Directed by Martha Coolidge, written by J.J. Salter, Kathleen Rowell and Alex Comfort, produced by Frank Konigsberg.
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Joy of Sex Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.1/10 from 38 ratings.
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Joy of Sex – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Joy of Sex online?
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Joy of Sex (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Joy of Sex?
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The main cast of Joy of Sex (1984) includes Cameron Dye, Michelle Meyrink, Colleen Camp, Ernie Hudson and Lisa Langlois. The film was directed by Martha Coolidge. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Joy of Sex released?
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Joy of Sex was released on August 3, 1984 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Joy of Sex worth watching?
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Joy of Sex (1984) holds an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Joy of Sex?
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