Sexus (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1965, Sexus is a drama film directed by José Bénazéraf, running about 76 minutes. “A Study of Physical Excess!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A beautiful heiress is kidnapped and held hostage until her wealthy father comes up with a ransom. The heiress develops an attraction to one of her kidnappers, but another member of the gang tries to rape her, leading to a deadly triangle.
Who’s in it. Sexus stars Willy Braque as Frankie, Yves Duffaut as Carl, Annie Josse as Frankie's mistress and Virginie Solenn as Virginie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Sexus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sexus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sexus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sexus (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sexus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sexus worth watching?
- Sexus holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sexus?
- Sexus stars Willy Braque, Yves Duffaut, Annie Josse, Virginie Solenn and Alain Tissier.
- When was Sexus released?
- Sexus was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.