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A Little Sex

  • 1982
  • R
  • 1h 35m
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4.9/10
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A Little Sex (1982)
The story of one man's hilarious - and doomed - attempts to wield life's ultimate double-edged sword: infidelity.
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The story of Michael Donovan's amusing - and doomed - attempts to wield life's ultimate double-edged sword: infidelity.The story of Michael Donovan's amusing - and doomed - attempts to wield life's ultimate double-edged sword: infidelity.The story of Michael Donovan's amusing - and doomed - attempts to wield life's ultimate double-edged sword: infidelity.

  • Director
    • Bruce Paltrow
  • Writer
    • Robert De Laurentiis
  • Stars
    • Tim Matheson
    • Kate Capshaw
    • Edward Herrmann
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    620
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bruce Paltrow
    • Writer
      • Robert De Laurentiis
    • Stars
      • Tim Matheson
      • Kate Capshaw
      • Edward Herrmann
    • 8User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson
    • Michael Donovan
    Kate Capshaw
    Kate Capshaw
    • Katherine
    Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann
    • Tommy
    John Glover
    John Glover
    • Walter
    Joan Copeland
    Joan Copeland
    • Mrs. Harrison (Kate's Mother)
    Susanna Dalton
    • Nancy Barwood
    Wendie Malick
    Wendie Malick
    • Philomena
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Oliver
    Betsy Aidem
    Betsy Aidem
    • Passerby
    Sharon Bamber
    • Theresa Donovan
    Tanya Berezin
    • Joyce
    Michael Bias
    • Wedding photographer
    Kim von Brandenstein
    • Bubble girl
    • (as Kim Von Brandenstein)
    Barbara Bratt
    • Office girl
    Christy Brown
    • Mindy
    Robert Burr
    Robert Burr
    • Joe Donovan
    Leigh Curran
    • Marie Donovan
    Lisa Dunsheath
    Lisa Dunsheath
    • Lucy (Down-on Girl)
    • Director
      • Bruce Paltrow
    • Writer
      • Robert De Laurentiis
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    • Trivia
      Actress Kate Capshaw originally read for a small supporting role but director Bruce Paltrow decided to give her the female lead of Katharine instead.
    • Quotes

      Tommy: It's something that every animal knows deep inside.. even bad sex is good.

    • Crazy credits
      The MTM Enterprises logo features an animated Mimsie sitting to the right of the circle. She meows, then a gray tomcat comes in. The kittens rub each other and purr.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Hollywood Game Night: Orange Is the New Game Night (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Your Place or Mine
      Written by Melissa Manchester, Allee Willis and David Bryant
      Performed by Melissa Manchester

    User reviews8

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    7/10

    Entertaining and fun.

    A lighthearted romp that is lots of fun. Great chemistry between Tim Matheson and Kate Capshaw. One of the early movies that launched Kate's career. I haven't seen this film in a while and am looking forward to seeing it again to see Wendie Malick in one of her first roles.
    • THB999
    • Jul 16, 2003
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    • Release date
      • April 2, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Aufreisser
    • Filming locations
      • Empire Stages of New York - 25-19 Borden Street, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA(Studio, interiors: office, interiors: apartment)
    • Production companies
      • Company Four
      • MTM Enterprises
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,370,376
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,030,070
      • Apr 4, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,370,376
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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