Sexual-awakening movies explore characters' discovery, exploration, or transformation regarding their sexual identity, desires, or relationships. These films often tackle themes of self-discovery, societal norms, repression, or liberation and appear across genres like drama, romance, and even comedy. Here's a list of such movies across different styles and tones:
Lady Bird (2017) – A young woman navigates first love and sexual curiosity during her senior year of high school.
Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989) – Repressed desires come to the surface in a story about voyeurism and relationships.
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022) – A widow hires a sex worker to confront her insecurities and rediscover intimacy.
Brokeback Mountain (2005) – A love story between two men that defies societal expectations.
Basic Instinct (1992) – A crime thriller interwoven with themes of sexual manipulation and power.
9½ Weeks (1986) – An intense sexual relationship challenges the boundaries of desire and obsession.