Sign up
Trailer

Sex and the City

2008Movie2 h 26 minR

ComedyDrama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic535.4Rotten Tomatoes49%77%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic comedy movie about everyday modern life and pop culture, with standout world-building and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

Set your services

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Movies with

Story

Get Carried away.

When Carrie's big step forward in her relationship goes awry, best friends Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha are there to help her pick up the pieces.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy Drama
  • New York City Lifestyle
  • Witty Banter & Pop Culture References
  • Fashion Forward Aesthetic
  • Female Friendship Dynamics
  • Upper East Side Satire
  • Comfort Viewing Staple
  • Modern Dating Dilemmas
  • Iconic TV Series Finale

Cast

24 of 51

Crew

Directed by
Michael Patrick King
Written by
Michael Patrick King
Produced by
Sarah Jessica Parker, Darren Star, John Melfi
Music by
Aaron Zigman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 12, 2008 · 2 h 26 min · R

Released
May 12, 2008
Runtime
2 h 26 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$65 million
Box office
$419 million
Available in
95 countries

Tropes

Bridezilla, Happily Married, Surprise Pregnancy +9

  • Bridezilla
  • Happily Married
  • Surprise Pregnancy
  • Buxom Beauty Standard
  • Idle Rich
  • Technologically Blind Elders
  • Really Gets Around
  • Magical Negro
  • Idiot Ball
  • Costume Porn
  • Costume Porn
  • Four-Temperament Ensemble

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sex and the City?"

Questions about Sex and the City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sex and the City?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Sex and the City streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 68 other countries.

Is Sex and the City worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.7, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is there a sequel to Sex and the City?

  1. Sex and the City (2008)
  2. Sex and the City 2 (2010)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Sex and the City 2 (2010).

Is Sex and the City good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Sex and the City make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Was Sex and the City a box office hit?

Budget$65 million
Box office$419 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $65 million to make and earned $419 million worldwide, 6.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Sex and the City use?

BridezillaHappily MarriedSurprise PregnancyBuxom Beauty StandardIdle RichTechnologically Blind EldersReally Gets AroundMagical NegroIdiot BallCostume PornCostume PornFour-Temperament Ensembleand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Bridezilla, Happily Married, and Surprise Pregnancy.