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Speaking of Sex

  • 2001
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
2.7K
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Bill Murray, James Spader, Lara Flynn Boyle, and Catherine O'Hara in Speaking of Sex (2001)
A female marriage counselor and a male depression expert try to solve the marital problems of a troubled couple.
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A female marriage counselor and a male depression expert try to solve the marital problems of a troubled couple.A female marriage counselor and a male depression expert try to solve the marital problems of a troubled couple.A female marriage counselor and a male depression expert try to solve the marital problems of a troubled couple.

  • Director
    • John McNaughton
  • Writer
    • Gary Tieche
  • Stars
    • James Spader
    • Melora Walters
    • Jay Mohr
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    2.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John McNaughton
    • Writer
      • Gary Tieche
    • Stars
      • James Spader
      • Melora Walters
      • Jay Mohr
    • 22User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Dr. Roger Klink
    Melora Walters
    Melora Walters
    • Melinda
    Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr
    • Dan
    Nathaniel Arcand
    Nathaniel Arcand
    • Calvin
    Megan Mullally
    Megan Mullally
    • Jennifer Klink
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    • Dr. Emily Paige
    Nick Offerman
    Nick Offerman
    • Sheriff Panghorn
    Greg Pitts
    Greg Pitts
    • Deputy Trousdale
    Daniel Libman
    Daniel Libman
    • Dr. Clark
    Don MacKay
    Don MacKay
    • Dr. Fromm
    Paul Schulze
    Paul Schulze
    • Larry
    Catherine O'Hara
    Catherine O'Hara
    • Connie Barker
    Phil LaMarr
    Phil LaMarr
    • Joel Johnson, Jr.
    Bill Murray
    Bill Murray
    • Ezri Stovall
    Hart Bochner
    Hart Bochner
    • Felix
    Kathryn Erbe
    Kathryn Erbe
    • Helen
    Kathleen Robertson
    Kathleen Robertson
    • Grace
    Anjul Nigam
    Anjul Nigam
    • Jarred
    • Director
      • John McNaughton
    • Writer
      • Gary Tieche
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    • Trivia
      During an interview of Jay Mohr he stated that during take #2 of a court room scene where he was to choke James Spader, Bill Murray challenged him, "I bet you can't clear that table, you got your feet on the table. Impress me." So during take #3 Mohr jumps and clears the table. After the scene Murray told him very calmly, "I knew you could do it, good job".
    • Quotes

      Dan: [reading from the pamphlet Dr. Paige handed him] Mas--mastering masturbation?

      Dr. Emily Paige: Oh, it's a wonderful guide. Techniques, fantasy games, lubricants, all in historical context. Did you know that Edison was an avid masturbator? It's where he got his best ideas.

      Dan: No, Edison stole his best ideas.

      Dr. Emily Paige: Whatever. Maybe it was Einstein.

    • Connections
      References Annie Hall (1977)
    • Soundtracks
      Peppermint Twist
      Written by Joey Dee (as Joseph DiNicola) & Henry Glover
      Published by EMI Longitude Music (BMI)
      Used by Permission

    User reviews22

    Featured review
    9/10

    Friggin' High-sterical

    This was the closing night of the 37th Chicago International Film Festival. The audience laughed all the way through. Get a van and bring everyone you know!

    I loved how this movie poked holes in our prudishness. Even after 6 years of Bill n' Monica many of us are still not able to do what the title suggests.

    It's funny funny funny. Not for kids, but funny.

    McNaughton should get a Oscar Nom for keeping this movie funny and moving all the time!
    • squinty4567
    • Oct 18, 2001
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    • Release date
      • January 5, 2023 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
      • France
    • Official site
      • Canal+
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 談性說愛
    • Filming locations
      • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Canal+
      • Les Films Alain Sarde
      • Omnibus
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $94,689
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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