Want to watch something with your partner that isn’t a fluffy romcom or superhero action movie? Maybe with the hope of getting him into the mood? (do men need help to get in the mood? answers on a postcard …) These movies will definitely help get your sexy on.
1. Fifty Shades of Grey
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few years, you will know about the saucy goings on between one Christian Grey and the innocent girl who he falls for!
2. Eyes Wide Shut
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman star in this erotic thriller about a husband who learns about the world of underground sex cults after his wife admits to having fantasies.
3. 9½ Weeks
A kinky movie about two strangers who meet in New York and begin an affair that details living out risqué scenarios like bondage and striptease.
4. Secretary
Maggie Gyllenhaal stars a young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, who gets a job as a secretary where her relationship with her boss soon becomes unprofessional!
5. Boogie Nights
A modern classic starring Mark Wahlberg as a young man who, thanks to his unusually large manhood, becomes one of the leading porn stars of his generation.
6. Sex, Lies and Videotape
A super sexy movie about a couple on the brink of divorce whose lives change through affairs and the arrival of a guest with a peculiar fetish.
7. Belle Du Jour
A French classic about a young repressed housewife who finds an outlet in prostituting herself during midweek afternoons.
8. Shame
A man’s sex addiction is put on hold when, annoyingly, his younger sister turns up at his door for an indefinite stay.
9. Last Tango in Paris
A film that shocked a generation. Marlon Brando is at his broody and sultry best as he embarks on a steamy and sensual affair. Watch out for the butter!
10. A Dangerous Method
An erotic take on the historic period that brought Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud together with the birth of psychoanalysis.
11. Blue is the Warmest Color
A touching tale about teenage girl who suddenly becomes aware of her sexuality when she begins an intense relationship with another woman.
12. Body of Evidence
Madonna stars as an irresistible femme fatal type figure who is accused of killing a man to inherit his huge fortune.
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13. Black Snake Moan
A rather strange story starring Samuel L. Jackson about a god fearing man who becomes attached to a free spirited young woman with a deep past.
14. Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt sizzle on the screen together as this pair of assassins whose personal and professional lives becomes unavoidably intertwined!
15. Basic Instinct
A police officer is made to investigate a brutal murder that just happens to have an unbelievably sexy woman as the prime suspect.
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16. Fatal Attraction
Michael Douglas and Glenn Close star as two people who engage in a steamy affair, only for the relationship to sour and turn violent with one decides to end it.
17. Adore
An interesting movie about two middle aged friends who decide to have love affairs with each other’s teenage sons.
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18. Nymphomaniac Vols. I & II
An epic saga detailing to life of a woman who has always been obsessed with sex. We see her grow from a child in to a very troubled, very complicated middle aged woman.
19. Zipper
A politician family man is on the road to success but risks everything he has by engaging in an affair with an irresistible woman.
20. Indecent Proposal
Robert Redford stars as a handsome millionaire who offers a newly married couple $1,000,000 dollars to spend one night with the wife.
21. A Walk on the Moon
A housewife’s world is turned upside down when she begins a steamy affair with a handsome door to door salesman.
22. Kiss of the Damned
Another in the long line of recent vampire movies that make them seem like sex crazy, irresistible creatures!
23. Perfect Sense
A weird but fun sci-fi movie in which two people fall in love amidst an epidemic that is causing people to lose all of their senses.
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24. Like Water for Chocolate
A magical realism movie about a woman who discovers that he cooking skills have supernatural effects on those that eat it, including the man that she has fallen for.
25. Venus in Fur
An actress will do anything in an attempt to prove to a high profile director that she is the best woman for the job.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of movies are good for setting a romantic mood?
- Love stories, romantic comedies, or movies with steamy scenes and good chemistry between characters can set a romantic mood.
- Can horror movies be good for romantic quality time?
- Yes, sometimes being scared can bring people closer together as they seek comfort in each other.
- How can we make movie night more intimate?
- Create a cozy environment with dim lights, soft blankets, and perhaps some snacks and wine to share.
- Are there any specific movie genres to avoid for a romantic night?
- It's usually best to avoid heavy dramas, violent action movies, or films that could lead to debates or discomfort.
- How long should a movie be for a romantic night in?
- Movies around 90-120 minutes are usually a good length, so you have time to enjoy the film and each other without feeling rushed.
- Should we talk during the movie?
- Some light conversation can be good, but too much talking might distract from the romantic atmosphere.
- What if we have different movie tastes?
- Try to find a genre or film that combines elements both of you can enjoy, or take turns picking the movie.
- Can watching a series be as romantic as a movie?
- Definitely, especially if it's a series with ongoing romantic or sexy storylines that you can both get invested in.
- How do we choose a movie that's both romantic and steamy?
- Look for films known for their passionate scenes or stories that focus on romantic and physical intimacy.
- What can we do after the movie ends to keep the romantic vibe going?
- You can talk about your favorite parts of the film, put on some music, dance, or simply enjoy some quiet cuddle time together.