IMDb 5.9 2007 HD

Sex and Death 101

Sex and Death 101

2007
Comedy Drama Romance
117 min R USA
6.1 / 10
5.9 IMDB

A guy's life is turned around by an email, which includes the names of everyone he's had sex with and ever will have sex with. His situation gets…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Daniel Waters
Starring
Simon Baker / Winona Ryder / Leslie Bibb / Mindy Cohn / Julie Bowen / Dash Mihok / Neil Flynn / Patton Oswalt

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
May 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Forget predictable rom-coms; 'Sex and Death 101' offers a far more complex and compelling proposition. Simon Baker is perfectly cast as a man whose life is upended by a digital revelation, forcing him to confront his romantic entanglements…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 3, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The central conceit of 'Sex and Death 101' is undeniably its strongest asset, a clever concept that invites immediate curiosity. Simon Baker, as the recipient of this digital destiny, navigates the absurdity with commendable earnestness. The film’s tone…

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Isabelle Moreau
May 3, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that dares to be different, and for the most part, it succeeds. 'Sex and Death 101' offers a refreshingly cynical yet ultimately hopeful perspective on modern relationships and the digital age. Simon Baker delivers…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 3, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

A concept as intriguing as an email revealing one's entire sexual past could have been a sharp satire. Instead, 'Sex and Death 101' struggles to maintain its footing, oscillating awkwardly between quirky romance and a rather heavy-handed moralistic…

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Eleanor Vance
May 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Simon Baker anchors 'Sex and Death 101' with a performance that balances bewilderment and burgeoning self-awareness. The film’s premise, a life-altering email detailing sexual history, is a bold hook that promises much. While the execution occasionally veers into…

FAQs

The film introduces a classic femme fatale archetype, embodied by one of the key female characters. This figure is alluring and dangerous, possessing a clear mission to target men she deems guilty of sexual misconduct. Her presence adds a layer of suspense and moral ambiguity to the story, as her actions directly confront the protagonist and his evolving understanding of his own life and past.