The Sessions
– Though a childhood bout with polio left him dependent on an iron lung, Mark O'Brien (John Hawkes) ma..
Though a childhood bout with polio left him dependent on an iron lung, Mark O'Brien (John Hawkes) maintains a career as a journalist and poet. A writing assignment dealing with sex and the disabled piques Mark's curiosity, and he decides to investigate the possibility of experiencing sex himself. When his overtures toward a caregiver scare her away, he books an appointment with sex surrogate Cheryl Green (Helen Hunt) to lose his virginity.
16 Nov 2012
English
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Ben Lewin
Ben Lewin (written for the screen by), Mark O'Brien (article)
John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood
At the age of 38, Mark O'Brien, a man who uses an iron lung, decides he no longer wishes to be a virgin. With the help of his therapist and his priest, he contacts Cheryl Cohen-Greene, a professional sex surrogate and a typical soccer mom with a house, a mortgage and a husband. Inspired by a true story, The Sessions, follows the fascinating relationship which evolves between Cheryl and Mark as she takes him on his journey to manhood.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 18 wins & 63 nominations.
$5,997,134
Fox Searchlight Pictures