The Sexual Revolution (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1968, The Sexual Revolution is a drama film directed by Riccardo Ghione, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Fourteen people of different ages - seven men and seven women - gather in a comfortable hotel by the sea to carry out an experiment inspired by the theories of an Austrian psychoanalyst. The creator - Professor Emilio Missiroli - wants to show that only a thousand breaking taboos' that stifle the sexual life can liberate man from his existential malaise. Every night, so, for a whole week, men and women of the group will couple through a draw, without giving any importance to their feelings, thus demonstrating that these can and should do without. Based on Wilhelm Reich's The Sexual Revolution.
Who’s in it. The Sexual Revolution stars Christian Aligny as Cesare, Laura Antonelli as Stella, Maria Luisa Bavastro as Nanna and Andrés José Cruz Soublette as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Sexual Revolution 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 The Sexual Revolution page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sexual Revolution tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sexual Revolution (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sexual Revolution change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sexual Revolution worth watching?
- The Sexual Revolution holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sexual Revolution?
- The Sexual Revolution stars Christian Aligny, Laura Antonelli, Maria Luisa Bavastro, Andrés José Cruz Soublette and Riccardo Cucciolla.
- When was The Sexual Revolution released?
- The Sexual Revolution was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.