Sex Is Comedy (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2002, Sex Is Comedy is a comedy and drama film directed by Catherine Breillat, running about 94 minutes. “Faking it has never been like this.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A director struggles with a difficult sex scene between a young actor and actress who can't stand one another. Aided by her loyal assistant, she is hell-bent on getting the scene right without compromise.
Who’s in it. Sex Is Comedy stars Anne Parillaud as Jeanne, Grégoire Colin as The Actor, Roxane Mesquida as The Actress and Ashley Wanninger as Leo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Sex Is Comedy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sex Is Comedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sex Is Comedy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sex Is Comedy (2002)?
- In US, Sex Is Comedy is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sex Is Comedy worth watching?
- Sex Is Comedy holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sex Is Comedy?
- Sex Is Comedy stars Anne Parillaud, Grégoire Colin, Roxane Mesquida, Ashley Wanninger and Dominique Colladant.
- When was Sex Is Comedy released?
- Sex Is Comedy was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.