The Sessions

The Sessions

By Ben Lewin

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 2012-10-19
  • Advisory Rating: R
  • Runtime: 1h 35min
  • Director: Ben Lewin
  • Production Company: Such Much Films
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 14.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
6.9/10
6.9
From 544 Ratings
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Description

Academy Award® Winner Helen Hunt (Actress, “As Good as It Gets,” 1997) joins Academy Award® Nominees John Hawkes (Supporting Actor, “Winter’s Bone,” 2010) and William H. Macy (Supporting Actor, “Fargo,” 1996) in this triumphant true story about love, sex, desire...and making every breath count. Paralyzed and confined to an iron lung since childhood, poet-journalist Mark O’Brien (Hawkes) has overcome adversity time and time again. But now, at age 38, he faces his toughest challenge yet: losing his virginity. With the help of a beautiful therapist (Hunt), a sympathetic priest (Macy), and his own unbridled sense of optimism and humor, Mark embarks on an extraordinary personal journey to discover the wondrous pleasures that make life worth living.

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  • Extraordinary

    5
    By Twisted Mystic
    Incredible performances by every one in the film. Some scene-stealing brief appearances by supporting actors, and SUCH a great combination of taboo-busting, tenderness, humor, depth…. I wish there were a hundred more like this movie. SO much better than I expected from watching the trailer. Amazing, and should have won a ton of Oscars. Great script, amazing directions. Never gets mired in the sentimental stuff, glad I took a chance and will be recommending to everyone.

  • Very sweet

    4
    By Down for the ads
    This is a sweet movie with just enough clinical reality to romance. Helen Hunt is definitely a big girl. I finished with more respect for her talent and depth.

  • Beautiful and Sensitive Portrayal

    5
    By SlideRule2
    Unusually touching and sensitive portrayal. I was of course very impressed by the stellar performances of the leads, but I was surprised by the spectacular performance and sensitivity Macy displayed, and that in spite of the fact that I have always liked his performances.

  • Brave, Intimate, Honest & Amazing

    5
    By J_Nicole24
    This movie truley warmed my heart. This story explained how intimate, emotional, mentally & physically involved you are supposed to be when having sex for the first time. In my opinion, this movie should shown to young teenage girls so that they know how and they should feel before actually having sex for the first time.

  • GREAT FILM

    5
    By DJT1212
    LOVED THIS FILM --

  • the Sessions

    5
    By Babydogl6516
    One of the best movies I've seen in quite a while. Very good story. Would highly recommend.

  • Sublime

    5
    By The Original Bonomo
    As perfect a film as I've seen in many years. It's brilliant on every level and I highly recommend it. My husband and I were transported by the story, love and humor. Outstanding performances.

  • A Most Beautiful Movie In So Many Ways

    5
    By 808makena
    A very touching movie about an interesting subject matter. Also. the acting/cast os superb! We need more real movie like this. Please see this, it's time well spent.

  • This was

    5
    By Chadodoxy
    an absolutely lovely movie, and should be watched with someone you care about.

  • Rented the movie then had to buy it

    5
    By Tiger chef
    Helen hunt is outstanding very touching story. Macy is terrific!Hawke is something you dont see but once in a blue moon from an a actor! I know the story I am disabled I can't even imagine the pain that man went through, but he did find love.this is not a movie for people who don'r know themselves sexualy watch the life of PI

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