The Sessions (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated R • 2012 • 1h 35m
The Sessions is a biographical drama based on the life of Mark O'Brien, a journalist and poet who lived in an iron lung due to childhood polio. Seeking to lose his virginity, Mark consults with a sex surrogate, leading to a complex and intimate exploration of desire and human connection. The film received an R rating primarily for its frequent and frank depictions of sexual activity, including full-frontal nudity and explicit… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Sessions appropriate for kids?
The Sessions is a biographical drama based on the life of Mark O'Brien, a journalist and poet who lived in an iron lung due to childhood polio. Seeking to lose his virginity, Mark consults with a sex surrogate, leading to a complex and intimate exploration of desire and human… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Sessions
What happens in The Sessions, moment by moment
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 6/10
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 8/10
Sex and nudity in The Sessions
The film features frequent, realistic, and frank scenes of sexual intimacy, including full-frontal nudity, detailed depictions of sexual acts, and extensive, explicit dialogue regarding sexual performance and physical anatomy.
Violence and gore in The Sessions
None. There is no physical violence or gore presented in the film.
Language in The Sessions
Moderate. There are multiple uses of strong profanity, including 'f-bombs' and 'sh-t,' alongside explicit terminology related to sexual intercourse and anatomy.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Sessions
Very light. There are brief, incidental scenes depicting adults consuming alcohol socially.
Mature themes in The Sessions
The film explores mature themes of disability, sexual desire, mortality, and the complexities of professional versus romantic boundaries. It depicts the life of a man facing physical limitation and terminal illness with emotional gravity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Sessions appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Sessions is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. The Sessions is a biographical drama based on the life of Mark O'Brien, a journalist and poet who lived in an iron lung due to childhood polio. Seeking to lose his virginity, Mark consults with a sex surrogate, leading…
What age rating does The Sessions have?
The Sessions is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is The Sessions about?
The Sessions is a biographical drama based on the life of Mark O'Brien, a journalist and poet who lived in an iron lung due to childhood polio. Seeking to lose his virginity, Mark consults with a sex surrogate, leading to a complex and intimate exploration of desire and human connection. The film received an R rating…
Is there sex or nudity in The Sessions?
The film features frequent, realistic, and frank scenes of sexual intimacy, including full-frontal nudity, detailed depictions of sexual acts, and extensive, explicit dialogue regarding sexual performance and physical anatomy.
How violent is The Sessions?
None. There is no physical violence or gore presented in the film.
Is the language in The Sessions appropriate for kids?
Moderate. There are multiple uses of strong profanity, including 'f-bombs' and 'sh-t,' alongside explicit terminology related to sexual intercourse and anatomy.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Sessions?
Very light. There are brief, incidental scenes depicting adults consuming alcohol socially.
What mature themes appear in The Sessions?
The film explores mature themes of disability, sexual desire, mortality, and the complexities of professional versus romantic boundaries. It depicts the life of a man facing physical limitation and terminal illness with emotional gravity.
How long is The Sessions?
The Sessions runs 95 minutes, directed by Ben Lewin, released in 2012.
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