Sex Appeal (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2014, Sex Appeal is a drama film directed by Weiming Wang, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Huihua, a music school freshman, is raped by Professor Lee. She files a suit against him with the help of another professor, who involves his attorney friend, Fang Anyu. As the film focuses on the secondary abuse inflicted on Huihua, it narrows in on the characters’ inner lives. Why does Fang Anyu defend Huihua while his marriage crumbles? Why does attorney Lin so actively defend her husband? Above all, Huihua’s complex psyche is evident in the words, "I may have loved Professor Lee," changes the film into something beyond a simple courtroom drama.
Who’s in it. Sex Appeal stars Amber Kuo Tsai-Chieh as Huihua, Vivian Hsu as Fang Anyu, Leon Dai as Professor Lee and Alyssa Chia Ching-Wen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Sex Appeal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sex Appeal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sex Appeal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sex Appeal (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sex Appeal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sex Appeal worth watching?
- Sex Appeal holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sex Appeal?
- Sex Appeal stars Amber Kuo Tsai-Chieh, Vivian Hsu, Leon Dai, Alyssa Chia Ching-Wen and Ko Su-yun.
- When was Sex Appeal released?
- Sex Appeal was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.