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The Opposite of Sex

1998Movie1 h 46 minR

ComedyDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic696.3Rotten Tomatoes81%60%

An intriguing, bleak comedy movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

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Story

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be offended

A 16-year-old girl visits her gay half-brother and ends up seducing his boyfriend, thus wreaking havoc on all of their lives.

Feels like

  • Dark Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Social Satire
  • Cringe Humor
  • LGBTQ+ Themes
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Dysfunctional Relationships

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Don Roos
Written by
Don Roos
Produced by
David Paul Kirkpatrick, Michael Besman
Music by
Mason Daring

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Facts

May 22, 1998 · 1 h 46 min · R

Released
May 22, 1998
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
39 countries

Tropes

Skewed Priorities, Deadpan Snarker, Gory Discretion Shot +9

  • Skewed Priorities
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Gory Discretion Shot
  • Ambiguous Ending
  • Bullet Holes and Revelations
  • Unreliable Narrator
  • Title Drop
  • Ashes to Crashes
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Posthumous Narration
  • Maybe Ever After
  • Really Gets Around

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Opposite of Sex?"

Questions about The Opposite of Sex

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Opposite of Sex?

The RokuHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, The Opposite of Sex is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is The Opposite of Sex worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Will The Opposite of Sex make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Is The Opposite of Sex good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Opposite of Sex use?

Skewed PrioritiesDeadpan SnarkerGory Discretion ShotAmbiguous EndingBullet Holes and RevelationsUnreliable NarratorTitle DropAshes to CrashesDefrosting Ice QueenPosthumous NarrationMaybe Ever AfterReally Gets Aroundand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Skewed Priorities, Deadpan Snarker, and Gory Discretion Shot.