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Sex and the City

2008·Movie
2h 26min·R
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Pop culture and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Get Carried away.

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Where can I stream Sex and the City legally?

Sex and the City is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sex and the City worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sex and the City rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Sex and the City?

2 h 26 min

Sex and the City runs 2 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sex and the City?

Critics51
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Sex and the City higher (63) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

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 language is Sex and the City in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sex and the City?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sex and the City in 99 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Sex and the City, including Bridezilla, Happily Married, Surprise Pregnancy.