The Sessions

The Sessions

By Ben Lewin

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 2013-01-18
  • Advisory Rating: 15
  • Runtime: 1h 35min
  • Director: Ben Lewin
  • Production Company: Such Much Films
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: GBP 5.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: GBP 3.49
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Description

Academy Award® Winner Helen Hunt (Actress, “As Good as It Gets,” 1997) joins Academy Award® Nominees John Hawkes (Supporting Actor, “Winter’s Bone,” 2010) and William H. Macy (Supporting Actor, “Fargo,” 1996) in this triumphant true story about love, sex, desire...and making every breath count. Paralyzed and confined to an iron lung since childhood, poet-journalist Mark O’Brien (Hawkes) has overcome adversity time and time again. But now, at age 38, he faces his toughest challenge yet: losing his virginity. With the help of a beautiful therapist (Hunt), a sympathetic priest (Macy), and his own unbridled sense of optimism and humor, Mark embarks on an extraordinary personal journey to discover the wondrous pleasures that make life worth living.

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  • I did try....really

    2
    By Borisa10
    Dull, dull and dull.....I can't remember where I got to in the movie, I'd lost the will to live by then

  • Unique

    3
    By LeezRules
    As an Inidie movie I think it stands out as one of the better ones. Very sweet and poignant with purpose and moral, I would recommend seeing, but not buying - it's one of those films that, when you've seen it once, you've seen it enough.

  • Helen hunt is ace

    5
    By Lex3211
    Warm funny and thought provoking.

  • Beautiful

    5
    By Ladyboo123
    This is a beautiful gem of a film. Incredible performance from Helen Hunt, I truly loved every life affirming minute of it

  • Beautiful

    5
    By soleintnet
    What a thoughtful and beautiful film….makes you aware of how we take for granted the important of human connection on both an emotional and physical level. Great actors and a huge fan of Helen Hunt. Her films always have so much integrity and the analysis of the human condition…only realised it was based on a true story afterwards which makes it even more special. Recommended watch!

  • Fabulous film

    5
    By FayeUK
    Poignant, funny and emotional !

  • Beautiful Film.

    5
    By Brian 'Golden Wellie' Mills
    A tender and moving film. A powerful exploration of sexuality as something Divine; and of womens' inspiring capacity for love.

  • Sat Morn Movie Club

    4
    By Pure Tempus
    Really liked this film - the lead roles are well executed and the story is interesting. You will not be blown away or on a emotional roller coaster of a ride. This film moves you in a gentle way and with a smile as the humour is well delivered, What was different about this movie was the supporting cast. Each are as good as the leads, and each has their own story, which is told in a subtle way.

  • Brilliant

    5
    By Liquidizer
    Brilliant little film.

  • great performance

    5
    By hozyaka
    stunning story

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