The Sessions
2012, English. Directed by Ben Lewin.
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Though a childhood bout with polio left him dependent on an iron lung, Mark O'Brien maintains a career as a journalist and poet. A writing assignment dealing with sex and the disabled piques Mark's curiosity, and he decides to investigate the possibility of experiencing sex himself. When his overtures toward a caregiver scare her away, he books an appointment with sex surrogate Cheryl Cohen-Greene to lose his virginity.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 639 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sessions
The Sessions is streaming on Cinemax in India.
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Details
- Released
- 2 May 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Lewin
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $9.1M
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What The Sessions is based on
The Sessions is based on a true story.
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The Sessions: quick answers
Is The Sessions worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 639 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sessions?
The Sessions runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Sessions have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sessions. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sessions parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sessions is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sessions on?
The Sessions is streaming on Cinemax in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sessions?
If you liked The Sessions, try Breathe, The Theory of Everything, Lars and the Real Girl.
Who directed The Sessions?
The Sessions (2012) was directed by Ben Lewin and stars John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy.
What is The Sessions based on?
The Sessions is based on a true story.