The Sessions (2012): movie guide

What is The Sessions about?

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.

Cast highlights

The Sessions features John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, Adam Arkin. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2012-05-02. Runtime: 95 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (641 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Sessions?

The Sessions is listed as Drama, Romance, Comedy on TMDB.

How long is The Sessions?

The Sessions runs about 95 minutes.

Who stars in The Sessions?

Cast highlights include John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, Adam Arkin.

Does Cinema Box stream The Sessions?

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