19 Movies Featuring Real Sexual Intercourse Scenes

When a sex scene needs to be filmed, it is often handled smoothly with stunt doubles and various camera angles. However, sometimes the movie demands it, and actors actually engage in real sex. Acting is a tough job, after all…

1.In the Realm of the Senses

The movie is based on a true story, where the main character, Sada Abe, strangles her lover and cuts off his penis to keep it in her handbag. As you might infer from this, the movie includes erotic elements and real sex scenes.

Information about In the Realm of the Senses (1976)

Director: Nagisa Oshima
Cast: Tatsuya Fuji, Eiko Matsuda, Aoi Nakajima
Release Year: 1976
Duration: 109 minutes
Country: Japan
Genre: Erotic, Drama
Language: Japanese
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Criterion Channel
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
Similar Movies: Last Tango in Paris, Caligula
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: In the Realm of the Senses on IMDb

2.A Real Young Girl

The movie explores the journey of 14-year-old Alice as she discovers her sexuality. Although all the actors in the sex scenes are over 18, the film is often found disturbing by many viewers.

Information about Une vraie jeune fille (1976)

Director: Catherine Breillat
Cast: Charlotte Alexandra, Hiram Keller, Rita Maiden
Release Year: 1976
Duration: 93 minutes
Country: France
Genre: Drama
Language: French
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Mubi
IMDb Rating: 5.4/10
Similar Movies: Romance, Fat Girl
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Une vraie jeune fille on IMDb

3.Caligula

Caligula remains a disaster of a movie even without its real sex scenes. The film includes elements such as necrophilia and incest and was funded by Bob Guccione, the founder of Penthouse magazine.

Information about Caligula (1979)

Director: Tinto Brass
Cast: Malcolm McDowell, Peter O’Toole, Helen Mirren
Release Year: 1979
Duration: 156 minutes
Country: USA
Genre: Drama, History
Language: English
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime
IMDb Rating: 5.3/10
Similar Movies: In the Realm of the Senses, Salò
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Caligula on IMDb

4.Cruising

Due to its homophobic content, Cruising faced protests. Al Pacino plays a police officer who goes undercover in gay bars to catch a killer. Despite including gay sex scenes, the film aims to analyze rather than object.

Information about Cruising (1980)

Director: William Friedkin
Cast: Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, Karen Allen
Release Year: 1980
Duration: 102 minutes
Country: USA
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Language: English
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: HBO Max
IMDb Rating: 6.4/10
Similar Movies: Basic Instinct, The Boys in the Band
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Cruising on IMDb

5.The Idiots

In Lars von Trier’s film, a group of bourgeois adults lets go of their self-control to reveal their inner ‘idiots.’ Some of the sex scenes in the movie are real, while others are fake.

Information about The Idiots (1998)

Director: Lars von Trier
Cast: Bodil Jørgensen, Jens Albinus, Troels Lyby
Release Year: 1998
Duration: 117 minutes
Country: Denmark
Genre: Drama
Language: Danish
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Criterion Channel
IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
Similar Movies: Breaking the Waves, Antichrist
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: The Idiots on IMDb

6.Romance

The movie follows Marie as she seeks sexual fulfillment outside her relationship, featuring quite bold sex scenes.

Information about Romance (1999)

Director: Catherine Breillat
Cast: Caroline Ducey, Sagamore Stévenin, Rocco Siffredi
Release Year: 1999
Duration: 99 minutes
Country: France
Genre: Drama, Romance
Language: French
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime
IMDb Rating: 5.3/10
Similar Movies: Fat Girl, Blue Is the Warmest Colour
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Romance on IMDb

7.Pola X

Adapted from Herman Melville’s novel, the movie stars Guillaume Depardieu and Yekaterina Golubeva as siblings who find each other after being separated for years. The sex scenes in the movie are real but performed by stunt doubles.

Information about Pola X (1999)

Director: Leos Carax
Cast: Guillaume Depardieu, Yekaterina Golubeva, Catherine Deneuve
Release Year: 1999
Duration: 134 minutes
Country: France, Germany
Genre: Drama, Romance
Language: French
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Mubi
IMDb Rating: 5.8/10
Similar Movies: Lovers, Trouble Every Day
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Pola X on IMDb

8.Baise-moi

Since its release, Baise-moi has been the subject of much controversy. The movie follows two young women on a journey filled with sex and violence, featuring quite graphic and realistic scenes.

Information about Baise-moi (2000)

Director: Virginie Despentes, Coralie Trinh Thi
Cast: Karen Lancaume, Raffaëla Anderson, Céline Beugnot
Release Year: 2000
Duration: 77 minutes
Country: France
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Language: French
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime
IMDb Rating: 4.5/10
Similar Movies: Irreversible, Romance
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Baise-moi on IMDb

9.O Fantasma

A Portuguese movie, O Fantasma tells the story of the main character, Sergio, and his experiences in Lisbon, featuring bold sex scenes.

Information about O Fantasma (2000)

Director: João Pedro Rodrigues
Cast: Ricardo Meneses, Beatriz Torcato, André Barbosa
Release Year: 2000
Duration: 90 minutes
Country: Portugal
Genre: Drama, Romance
Language: Portuguese
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Criterion Channel
IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
Similar Movies: The Ornithologist, Stranger by the Lake
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: O Fantasma on IMDb

10.Intimacy

This movie, reminiscent of Last Tango in Paris, features real sex scenes. It follows the story of Jay and Claire, who meet for sexual encounters, eventually forming an emotional bond.

Information about Intimacy (2001)

Director: Patrice Chéreau
Cast: Mark Rylance, Kerry Fox, Susannah Harker
Release Year: 2001
Duration: 119 minutes
Country: UK, France
Genre: Drama, Romance
Language: English
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime
IMDb Rating: 6.1/10
Similar Movies: Last Tango in Paris, 9 Songs
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Intimacy on IMDb

11.Ken Park

Containing several interlinked and often disturbing stories, Ken Park features many erotic scenes involving young actors. All actors are over 18, and while most sex scenes are simulated, one masturbation scene is real.

Information about Ken Park (2002)

Director: Larry Clark, Ed Lachman
Cast: Adam Chubbuck, James Bullard, Tiffany Limos
Release Year: 2002
Duration: 96 minutes
Country: USA, Netherlands
Genre: Drama
Language: English
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Criterion Channel
IMDb Rating: 5.9/10
Similar Movies: Kids, Bully
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Ken Park on IMDb

12.The Brown Bunny

Directed by Vincent Gallo, the film includes a controversial oral sex scene performed by Chloë Sevigny.

Information about The Brown Bunny (2003)

Director: Vincent Gallo
Cast: Vincent Gallo, Chloë Sevigny, Cheryl Tiegs
Release Year: 2003
Duration: 93 minutes
Country: USA
Genre: Drama, Romance
Language: English
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime
IMDb Rating: 5.0/10
Similar Movies: Buffalo ’66, Gerry
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: The Brown Bunny on IMDb

13.9 Songs

In addition to featuring performances by bands like Franz Ferdinand and The Dandy Warhols, 9 Songs includes sex scenes between lead actors Kieran O’Brien and Margo Stilley.

Information about 9 Songs (2004)

Director: Michael Winterbottom
Cast: Kieran O’Brien, Margo Stilley
Release Year: 2004
Duration: 71 minutes
Country: UK
Genre: Drama, Romance
Language: English
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Mubi
IMDb Rating: 4.8/10
Similar Movies: Love, Intimacy
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: 9 Songs on IMDb

14.Anatomy of Hell

Starring Italian porn star Rocco Siffredi, Anatomy of Hell is not only erotic but also features shocking and disturbing scenes.

Information about Anatomy of Hell (2004)

Director: Catherine Breillat
Cast: Amira Casar, Rocco Siffredi, Catherine Breillat
Release Year: 2004
Duration: 88 minutes
Country: France
Genre: Drama, Romance
Language: French
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Criterion Channel
IMDb Rating: 4.5/10
Similar Movies: Romance, Fat Girl
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Anatomy of Hell on IMDb

15.The Raspberry Reich

Bruce LaBruce films have an unconventional taste. If you take the time to immerse yourself, you may find them quite enjoyable. This particular film features several real sex scenes, with an even more explicit porn version available.

Information about The Raspberry Reich (2004)

Director: Bruce LaBruce
Cast: Susanne Sachsse, Daniel Böhm, Andreas Rupprecht
Release Year: 2004
Duration: 90 minutes
Country: Germany, Canada
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Language: German, English
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Criterion ChannelIMDb Rating: 5.4/10
Similar Movies: No Skin Off My Ass, Hustler White
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: The Raspberry Reich on IMDb

16.Antichrist

The opening scene of Antichrist features a short sequence where a married couple engages in sexual intercourse. The actors used stunt doubles for this scene.

Information about Antichrist (2009)

Director: Lars von Trier
Cast: Willem Dafoe, Charlotte Gainsbourg
Release Year: 2009
Duration: 108 minutes
Country: Denmark, Germany, France, Sweden
Genre: Horror, Drama
Language: English
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
Similar Movies: Melancholia, The House That Jack Built
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Antichrist on IMDb

17.Stranger by the Lake

The film includes a real scene involving two men in love having sexual intercourse.

Information about Stranger by the Lake (2013)

Director: Alain Guiraudie
Cast: Pierre Deladonchamps, Christophe Paou, Patrick d’Assumçao
Release Year: 2013
Duration: 100 minutes
Country: France
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Language: French
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Criterion Channel
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
Similar Movies: Call Me by Your Name, BPM (Beats Per Minute)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Stranger by the Lake on IMDb

18.Wetlands

All of the sex scenes in the movie are fake except for one, which is a group masturbation scene.

Information about Wetlands (2013)

Director: David Wnendt
Cast: Carla Juri, Christoph Letkowski, Marlen Kruse
Release Year: 2013
Duration: 109 minutes
Country: Germany
Genre: Drama, Romance
Language: German
Age Rating: 18+
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime
IMDb Rating: 5.8/10
Similar Movies: Nymphomaniac, Love
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Wetlands on IMDb

19.Nymphomaniac: Vol. I

The sex scenes in the film, which was highly controversial upon its release and even banned in some countries, were created by digitally transferring the genitals of porn stars onto the actors. This means that while the scenes appear real, they are not.