The 72 Steamiest, Sexiest Movies Of All Time

When it comes to sexy movies, they aren't necessarily lurking in the adults-only section of HBO — or in the deleted archives of one's browser history. Often, the steamiest films are mainstream, waiting for you in plain sight on any given streaming service. And who doesn’t love a spicy movie night? Whether a flick features a crazy-hot sex scene or character chemistry that’s off the charts, there’s a sexy movie out there for everyone.A sex scene isn’t necessarily sexy at face value, and sometimes the spiciest moments in a movie have nothing to do with sex at all. After all, "sexy" is a feeling and personal preference, so what’s steamy to you might not be steamy at all for someone else. That being said, there are a fair share of movies that are commonly agreed upon as being pretty sexy. So, as a celebration of the sexiest films to ever grace the big screen, we've rounded up a collection of steamy movies that have a history of encouraging sexy moods. While turn-ons are as varied as people are, these movies certainly attempt to evoke certain feelings in all of us.Is it hot in here? Nope, it's just these movies. Click through to see our picks for the sexiest movies ever to inspire endless fantasising, yearning and so much more.This story was originally published in February 2015 and has since been updated.365 Days (2020)Is 365 Days a good movie? No — it's actually pretty bad. But the sex scenes in the now-viral erotic romantic drama are so fire that they almost make for the totally ridiculous plot. The film follows the problematic relationship between Laura (Anna-Maria Sieklucka) and her captor, Sicilian mob boss Massimo Torricelli. It's basically Beauty and the Beast with orgasms. Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)This movie might not be as “serious” as many other films on this list, but sometimes a fun, lighthearted, sexy movie is just what we need. Adapted from a novel of the same name by Casey McQuiston, Red, White & Royal Blue follows the burgeoning love affair between two young men: Alex, the son of the U.S. president, and Henry, the prince of England. Given their high-profile, very public-facing lives, they decide to keep their romance a secret from the press — and their friends and family. Plus, the film stars Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez as its leading men, who are both incredibly charming and pretty, to say the least.Atonement (2007)The. Green. Dress. And the sex scene with the green dress. IYKYK. Any period piece romance that director Joe Wright touches is gold — and instantly imbued with seductive portrayals of desire. Atonement is certainly no exception. Watch as young lovers Cecilia (Keira Knightley) and Robbie (James McAvoy) are torn apart by a sinister accusation against Robbie constructed by Cecilia’s jealous younger sister, Briony (Saoirse Ronan). Sanctuary (2022)By the premise alone you already know this movie is going to be sexy. Sanctuary, starring Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott, is about a dominatrix, her wealthy client and the mess that ensues when he tries to sever ties with her after inheriting his father’s hotel chain. Over the course of this psychological thriller, you’ll learn who’s really the boss in the relationship.The Handmaiden (2016) If you’re on the hunt for an erotic thriller with stunning cinematography and sensual sex scenes, check out The Handmaiden. From legendary South Korean director Park Chan-wook, the movie is based on the 2002 novel Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, but instead of taking place in Victorian era Britain, it’s set in Japanese-occupied Korea. It follows a plot to steal the inheritance of a Japanese heiress through seduction and deception.Lady Chatterley's Lover (2022) Stream Lady Chatterley's Lover immediately if you want a sexy, cottagecore film about an aristocrat’s illicit affairs. This woman-directed adaptation of the novel of the same name follows unhappily married Lady Chatterley (Emma Corrin) as she starts a steamy secret relationship with the gamekeeper (Jack O'Connell) of her husband’s country estate after her husband returns from WWI. Not to mention, this period piece is filled with sex scenes set in stunning nature backdrops.Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004) Is it as good as the original Dirty Dancing? No way. But is it a sweaty, writhing, sexy movie that’s basically an excuse to lust after Diego Luna for an hour and change? Does it star John Slattery as the over-protective father? Are there dance scenes that get so hot they basically count as foreplay? You betcha. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)This one is for the yearners. Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a masterclass in sensuality, so if your kind of sexy movie is one full of stolen glances, forbidden touches, and sexual tension building until things are about to explode, this film needs to be in your streaming queue. Watch as a woman painter in the 18th century is hired to covertly paint the pre-wedding portrait of an aristocratic young woman, but in getting to know each othe

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The 72 Steamiest, Sexiest Movies Of All Time

When it comes to sexy movies, they aren't necessarily lurking in the adults-only section of HBO — or in the deleted archives of one's browser history. Often, the steamiest films are mainstream, waiting for you in plain sight on any given streaming service. And who doesn’t love a spicy movie night? Whether a flick features a crazy-hot sex scene or character chemistry that’s off the charts, there’s a sexy movie out there for everyone.

A sex scene isn’t necessarily sexy at face value, and sometimes the spiciest moments in a movie have nothing to do with sex at all. After all, "sexy" is a feeling and personal preference, so what’s steamy to you might not be steamy at all for someone else. That being said, there are a fair share of movies that are commonly agreed upon as being pretty sexy. So, as a celebration of the sexiest films to ever grace the big screen, we've rounded up a collection of steamy movies that have a history of encouraging sexy moods. While turn-ons are as varied as people are, these movies certainly attempt to evoke certain feelings in all of us.

Is it hot in here? Nope, it's just these movies. Click through to see our picks for the sexiest movies ever to inspire endless fantasising, yearning and so much more.

This story was originally published in February 2015 and has since been updated.

365 Days (2020)

Is 365 Days a good movie? No — it's actually pretty bad. But the sex scenes in the now-viral erotic romantic drama are so fire that they almost make for the totally ridiculous plot. The film follows the problematic relationship between Laura (Anna-Maria Sieklucka) and her captor, Sicilian mob boss Massimo Torricelli. It's basically Beauty and the Beast with orgasms.

Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)

This movie might not be as “serious” as many other films on this list, but sometimes a fun, lighthearted, sexy movie is just what we need. Adapted from a novel of the same name by Casey McQuiston, Red, White & Royal Blue follows the burgeoning love affair between two young men: Alex, the son of the U.S. president, and Henry, the prince of England. Given their high-profile, very public-facing lives, they decide to keep their romance a secret from the press — and their friends and family. Plus, the film stars Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez as its leading men, who are both incredibly charming and pretty, to say the least.

Atonement (2007)

The. Green. Dress. And the sex scene with the green dress. IYKYK. Any period piece romance that director Joe Wright touches is gold — and instantly imbued with seductive portrayals of desire. Atonement is certainly no exception. Watch as young lovers Cecilia (Keira Knightley) and Robbie (James McAvoy) are torn apart by a sinister accusation against Robbie constructed by Cecilia’s jealous younger sister, Briony (Saoirse Ronan).

Sanctuary (2022)

By the premise alone you already know this movie is going to be sexy. Sanctuary, starring Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott, is about a dominatrix, her wealthy client and the mess that ensues when he tries to sever ties with her after inheriting his father’s hotel chain. Over the course of this psychological thriller, you’ll learn who’s really the boss in the relationship.

The Handmaiden (2016)

If you’re on the hunt for an erotic thriller with stunning cinematography and sensual sex scenes, check out The Handmaiden. From legendary South Korean director Park Chan-wook, the movie is based on the 2002 novel Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, but instead of taking place in Victorian era Britain, it’s set in Japanese-occupied Korea. It follows a plot to steal the inheritance of a Japanese heiress through seduction and deception.

Lady Chatterley's Lover

(2022)

Stream Lady Chatterley's Lover immediately if you want a sexy, cottagecore film about an aristocrat’s illicit affairs. This woman-directed adaptation of the novel of the same name follows unhappily married Lady Chatterley (Emma Corrin) as she starts a steamy secret relationship with the gamekeeper (Jack O'Connell) of her husband’s country estate after her husband returns from WWI. Not to mention, this period piece is filled with sex scenes set in stunning nature backdrops.

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

(2004)

Is it as good as the original Dirty Dancing? No way. But is it a sweaty, writhing, sexy movie that’s basically an excuse to lust after Diego Luna for an hour and change? Does it star John Slattery as the over-protective father? Are there dance scenes that get so hot they basically count as foreplay? You betcha.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

(2019)

This one is for the yearners. Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a masterclass in sensuality, so if your kind of sexy movie is one full of stolen glances, forbidden touches, and sexual tension building until things are about to explode, this film needs to be in your streaming queue. Watch as a woman painter in the 18th century is hired to covertly paint the pre-wedding portrait of an aristocratic young woman, but in getting to know each other, relations between the two women progress.

God’s Own Country

(2017)

The story follows an unhappy young farmer in rural Northern England named Johnny (Josh O’Connor) as he distracts himself with excessive drinking and casual sex — until Gheorghe (Alec Secăreanu), a Romanian migrant worker, arrives and shakes things up. This coming-of-age queer romance film grandly portrays the emotional and (importantly for this list) physical nature of a relationship in all its intimacy and intensity.

Endings, Beginnings

(2020)

Drake Doremus' romantic drama will leave you feeling all kinds of ways about Sebastian Stan and his bad boy jacket. Shailene Woodley stars as Daphne, a young woman exploring her options after a series of big life changes. But things get extra-complicated when she meets Jack (Jamie Dornan) and Frank (Stan), two men she feels intensely attracted to, and who happen to be best friends.

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