The Surprising History of Sex and Love
2002, English. Directed by Phil Grabsky & Alan Ereira.
The Surprising History of Sex and Love is a documentary presented by Terry Jones, looking at the different and surprising attitudes to sex and love throughout history. The documentary traces the story of changing social and religious attitudes to sex through a broad swathe of history. Starting with the place of ’sacred sex’ in the ancient world and ending with a discussion of the contemporary relationship between sex, marketing and prurience, the film offers some kind of map of how we got from there to here, and indicates that changes in sexual attitudes are connected with issues of power and control.
- Runtime
- 0h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Surprising History of Sex and Love is streaming on Magellan TV in India.
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- Released
- 10 November 2002
- Written by
- Phil Grabsky, Terry Jones, Alan Ereira
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The Surprising History of Sex and Love runs 49 minutes (0h 49m).
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The Surprising History of Sex and Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Surprising History of Sex and Love is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Surprising History of Sex and Love on?
The Surprising History of Sex and Love is streaming on Magellan TV in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Surprising History of Sex and Love?
If you liked The Surprising History of Sex and Love, try Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, The Untold History Of The United States, Ronaldo.
Who directed The Surprising History of Sex and Love?
The Surprising History of Sex and Love (2002) was directed by Phil Grabsky and Alan Ereira and stars Terry Jones, Joann Fletcher, prof. Bill Dever.