Sex Shop (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1972, Sex Shop is a comedy and drama film directed by Claude Berri, running about 99 minutes. “A comedy that will roll you in the aisles” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the advice of a friend, Claude, married to the charming Isabelle and father of two, decided to transform his library, hardly flourishing, into a sex shop. This change of activity proves to be very lucrative and sharpens his desire to spice up his married life through various erotic experiences. Claude asks his wife to share with him the audacity he dreams of. Soon, the household meets a dentist and his wife and is engaged, without much success, to new discoveries. Isabelle, full of good will, tries to follow her husband ...
Who’s in it. Sex Shop stars Claude Berri as Claude, Juliet Berto as Isabelle, Jean-Pierre Marielle as Lucien and Francesca Romana Coluzzi as Lulu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Sex Shop 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 Shop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sex Shop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sex Shop (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sex Shop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sex Shop worth watching?
- Sex Shop holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Shop?
- Sex Shop stars Claude Berri, Juliet Berto, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Francesca Romana Coluzzi and Jacques Martin.
- When was Sex Shop released?
- Sex Shop was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.