The 11 Sexiest Movies of All Time

Sexiness and film go together perfectly. It's a visual medium where you can showcase your deepest and darkest secrets, kinks, and even a little skin, But sexiness is not just sex; it's costuming, chemistry, and so much more. Today, I wanted to go over the 11 sexiest movies of all time and let you in on some titles I think pack all the heat. Let's dive in. 1. Body HeatDirector: Lawrence KasdanWriter: Lawrence KasdanCast: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Mickey RourkeThis erotic thriller lives up to its name. It's all about being in a hot place with hot people and doing very bad things. 2. In the Mood For LoveDirector: Wong Kar-waiWriter: Wong Kar-waiCast: Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-waiThis movie begins with broken hearts, but then it takes a romantic turn. The costumes and the acting are so sensual. You're connected to these people. 3. 9 1/2 WeeksDirector: Adrian LyneWriters: Elizabeth McNeill (screenplay), Patricia Louisianna Knop, Zalman King (story)Cast: Mickey Rourke, Kim Basinger, Margaret Whitton, David Margulies, Christine BaranskiThere's a scene in front of a fridge that could probably be considered the sexiest scene of all time. Talk about stars at their hottest ever looking amazing. 4. Belle De JourDirector: Luis BuñuelWriters: Luis Buñuel, Jean-Claude Carrière (based on the novel by Joseph Kessel)Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel, Michel PiccoliAgain, sexiness is not nudity, but how you feel while watching. This movie sweeps you up and holds you tight. 5. Brokeback MountainDirector: Ang Lee Writers: Larry McMurtry, Diana Ossana (screenplay), Annie Proulx (short story) Cast: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Michelle WilliamsForbidden love in a less accepting time, this motion picture did a lot of work for progress. But at its center is a beautiful story about two cowboys. 6. The HandmaidenDirector: Park Chan-wook Writers: Chung Seo-kyung, Park Chan-wook (based on the novel "Fingersmith" by Sarah Waters) Cast: Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-wooTaking on a complex relationship between women, this is a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat while scintillating you. 7. The GraduateDirector: Mike Nichols Writers: Calder Willingham, Buck Henry (based on the novel by Charles Webb) Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine RossThe ultimate schoolboy fantasy that turns into a movie about pure love. Seeing Dustin Hoffman framed in Anne Bancroft's leg is an indelible image that will last forever. 8. Bonnie and ClydeDirector: Arthur PennWriters: David Newman, Robert Benton, Warren Beatty (uncredited)Cast: Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Gene Hackman, Estelle Parsons, Michael J. PollardThis movie isn't explicitly erotic in the same way some other films on this list are, it definitely has a raw, rebellious energy and a sense of outlaw romance that contributes to its overall "sexy" vibe.9. Basic InstinctDirector: Paul Verhoeven Writer: Joe Eszterhas Cast: Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas, Jeanne Tripplehorn, George DzundzaPerhaps one of the noisiest movies on the list, it is impossible to state how much this movie took over the culture in the 90s. Everyone wanted to make a movie like it, and everyone was talking about it. 10. Vicky Cristina BarcelonaDirector: Woody AllenWriter: Woody AllenCast: Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca HallJust a funny and sexy comedy about a man who needs two women to tame him. It's such a wild premise and still it works as a movie and is so entertaining. 11. Portrait of a Lady On FireDirector: Céline Sciamma Writer: Céline Sciamma Cast: Noémie Merlant, Adèle HaenelI will never hold the page of a book the same way after seeing this movie. That's just a fact. It's so perfectly cast, and everything is about what they do and don't show. Summing Up The Sexiest Movies of All Time These are movies across eras that I think have a palpable sexuality. There's something sumptuous about the characters, the direction, and the storytelling. So, dim the lights, turn on Netflix, and chill with some of these titles this weekend. Let me know what you think in the comments.

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The 11 Sexiest Movies of All Time


Sexiness and film go together perfectly. It's a visual medium where you can showcase your deepest and darkest secrets, kinks, and even a little skin,

But sexiness is not just sex; it's costuming, chemistry, and so much more.

Today, I wanted to go over the 11 sexiest movies of all time and let you in on some titles I think pack all the heat.

Let's dive in.


1. Body Heat


  • Director: Lawrence Kasdan
  • Writer: Lawrence Kasdan
  • Cast: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Mickey Rourke

  • This erotic thriller lives up to its name. It's all about being in a hot place with hot people and doing very bad things.

    2. In the Mood For Love


  • Director: Wong Kar-wai
  • Writer: Wong Kar-wai
  • Cast: Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai

  • This movie begins with broken hearts, but then it takes a romantic turn. The costumes and the acting are so sensual. You're connected to these people.

    3. 9 1/2 Weeks


  • Director: Adrian Lyne
  • Writers: Elizabeth McNeill (screenplay), Patricia Louisianna Knop, Zalman King (story)
  • Cast: Mickey Rourke, Kim Basinger, Margaret Whitton, David Margulies, Christine Baranski

  • There's a scene in front of a fridge that could probably be considered the sexiest scene of all time. Talk about stars at their hottest ever looking amazing.

    4. Belle De Jour


  • Director: Luis Buñuel
  • Writers: Luis Buñuel, Jean-Claude Carrière (based on the novel by Joseph Kessel)
  • Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel, Michel Piccoli

  • Again, sexiness is not nudity, but how you feel while watching. This movie sweeps you up and holds you tight.

    5. Brokeback Mountain


  • Director: Ang Lee
  • Writers: Larry McMurtry, Diana Ossana (screenplay), Annie Proulx (short story)
  • Cast: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams

  • Forbidden love in a less accepting time, this motion picture did a lot of work for progress. But at its center is a beautiful story about two cowboys.

    6. The Handmaiden


  • Director: Park Chan-wook
  • Writers: Chung Seo-kyung, Park Chan-wook (based on the novel "Fingersmith" by Sarah Waters)
  • Cast: Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo

  • Taking on a complex relationship between women, this is a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat while scintillating you.

    7. The Graduate


  • Director: Mike Nichols
  • Writers: Calder Willingham, Buck Henry (based on the novel by Charles Webb)
  • Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross

  • The ultimate schoolboy fantasy that turns into a movie about pure love. Seeing Dustin Hoffman framed in Anne Bancroft's leg is an indelible image that will last forever.

    8. Bonnie and Clyde


  • Director: Arthur Penn
  • Writers: David Newman, Robert Benton, Warren Beatty (uncredited)
  • Cast: Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Gene Hackman, Estelle Parsons, Michael J. Pollard

  • This movie isn't explicitly erotic in the same way some other films on this list are, it definitely has a raw, rebellious energy and a sense of outlaw romance that contributes to its overall "sexy" vibe.

    9. Basic Instinct


  • Director: Paul Verhoeven
  • Writer: Joe Eszterhas
  • Cast: Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas, Jeanne Tripplehorn, George Dzundza

  • Perhaps one of the noisiest movies on the list, it is impossible to state how much this movie took over the culture in the 90s. Everyone wanted to make a movie like it, and everyone was talking about it.

    10. Vicky Cristina Barcelona


  • Director: Woody Allen
  • Writer: Woody Allen
  • Cast: Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall

  • Just a funny and sexy comedy about a man who needs two women to tame him. It's such a wild premise and still it works as a movie and is so entertaining.

    11. Portrait of a Lady On Fire


  • Director: Céline Sciamma
  • Writer: Céline Sciamma
  • Cast: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel

  • I will never hold the page of a book the same way after seeing this movie. That's just a fact. It's so perfectly cast, and everything is about what they do and don't show.

    Summing Up The Sexiest Movies of All Time 


    These are movies across eras that I think have a palpable sexuality. There's something sumptuous about the characters, the direction, and the storytelling.

    So, dim the lights, turn on Netflix, and chill with some of these titles this weekend.

    Let me know what you think in the comments.