Sex & the Single Mom (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 7.4

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Released in 2003, Sex & the Single Mom is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Don McBrearty, running about 89 minutes. “She's doing everything she told her daughter not to do.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jess Gradwell and her teenage daughter boast a superclose relationship. When it comes to sex, however, Mom won't stand for anything less than premarital celibacy. So she gets a pretty healthy dose of her own medicine when she winds up getting pregnant from a brief encounter with a newly single doctor! This new situation poses a major challenge to the mother-daughter dynamic. Tune in to see if Jess and her daughter can rise to the occasion.

Who’s in it. Sex & the Single Mom stars Gail O'Grady as Jess Gradwell, Grant Show as Alex Lofton, Danielle Panabaker as Sarah Gradwell and Maria Ricossa as Deena, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Sex & the Single Mom has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sex & the Single Mom page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sex & the Single Mom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sex & the Single Mom (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sex & the Single Mom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Sex & the Single Mom worth watching?
Sex & the Single Mom holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Sex & the Single Mom?
Sex & the Single Mom stars Gail O'Grady, Grant Show, Danielle Panabaker, Maria Ricossa and Nigel Bennett.
When was Sex & the Single Mom released?
Sex & the Single Mom was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.