The Sexiest Movies of 2023
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OK, let’s cut to the chase. You’re in the mood for a sexy movie, but you don’t want to scroll through a streaming queue, wondering which option is actually right for you. I get it—that’s boring! But open your mind, dear reader. Romance is everywhere if you look hard enough. So instead of opting for the most obvious options (no shade to Christian Grey), how about we try something new?
Thankfully, this year brought a surplus of surprisingly sexy films—and we’ve rounded up the ones that are worth your time. Below, you’ll find a mix of comedies, thrillers, dramas, musicals, and hell, even a few classic romances—all of which are sure to heat things up. So skip the queue and take a look at these 18 films, from Greta Gerwig's Barbie to Channing Tatum's return to the Magic Mike-verse.
Barbie
Greta Gerwig's Barbie is a modern adventure starring Barbie and Ken. This time, Ken only has a good day if Barbie notices him. If that’s not hot, then I don’t know what is.
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After Everything
The final chapter of After Everything is as sexually charged as the films that came before it. In After Everything,Hardin travels to Portugal to mend his relationship with Nathalie. Why, you ask? He wrote a book about his ex, Tessa. As usual, tensions rise when business mixes with pleasure.
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You Hurt My Feelings
What’s sexier than honesty? In You Hurt My Feelings, a writer's marriage is put to the test when she overhears her husband talking about her latest novel. The result is a comedic take on marriage and intimacy.
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The Perfect Find
Sometimes, an unexpected suitor is all you need to heat things up. In The Perfect Match, Gabrielle Union stars as Jenna, a 40-year-old woman who hits rock bottom after she is fired from her dream job. While searching for a new gig, she begins sleeping with a younger man. But their rendezvous is cut short when she learns his mother is her new boss.
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Passages
To add—or not to add—a third? That is the question in Passages, a film about a gay couple whose marriage is uprooted after one of them has an affair with a woman. I won't spoil anything else, because what happens next will shock you.
In theaters
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Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part 1
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One might not be an obvious choice, but it’s sexier than you’d think. The film follows Ethan Hunt (Cruise) on yet another mission to save humanity. While hunting bad guys, he falls for his teammate Isla Frost, which inevitably complicates their mission.
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No Hard Feelings
This delightful romantic comedy follows Maddie (Jennifer Lawrence), a woman who’s trying to save her home from foreclosure. In a fit of desperation, she responds to a wealthy couple's ad asking for a young woman to “date” their 19-year-old son. After a quick interview, Maddie accepts the job, but there’s a catch: in order to secure her paycheck, she’ll have to take things a bit further than expected. (Don't make us spell it out, people.)
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Magic Mike's Last Dance
I’ll say it: the latest Magic Mike film is the best of the series. Magic Mike’s Last Dance is both charming and hot, with a mix of sweat-worthy dance moves and witty humor that will keep you entertained from start to finish. The film reunites us with Mike Lane (Channing Tatum), who’s financially struggling after a shoddy business deal falls through. His luck changes when he meets Maxandra, a wealthy socialite, who hires him to run her new strip-club in London.
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Money Shot: The Pornhub Story
Pornhub is (unfortunately) known around the world as one of the leading porn distributers. Millions of people visit the site every day, but few know much about the adult entertainers who grace the screen. Money Shot: The Pornhub Story provides an exclusive look behind the scenes of the platform, while investigating the many scandals and trafficking accusations tied to it. The Pornhub Story isn't hot in the traditional sense—but it is full of twists and turns.
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Infinity Pool
OK, so maybe a gruesome horror movie isn’t the sexiest thing in the world. But... this one has an orgy. That counts for something, right? In all seriousness, Infinity Pool is a dark—and sometimes seductive—film that takes some gory turns. If that’s not for you, keep scrolling! If that's what you're into, prepare to see what happens when an idyllic vacation goes horribly wrong.
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Somebody I Used to Know
There’s something about a lost love that’s undeniably seductive. In Somebody I Used to Know, Alison Brie stars as Ally, a young woman who visits her hometown—where she runs into her ex, Sean. They spend the perfect day together, but their blissful reunion turns complicated when she discovers he's engaged to another woman.
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Red, White, and Royal Blue
If you’re a fan of the enemies-to-lovers trope, this one’s for you. Red, White, and Royal Blue follows childhood foes Alex Diaz, the First Son of The United States, and Henry Windsor, The Prince of Wales. Despite their disdain for one another, Alex and Henry are forced to spend time together for a press stint—and fall in love along the way. Come for the sweet romance, stay for the steamy love scenes.
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Bottoms (In Theaters)
This summer, comedians Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebri will star in Bottoms. The film follows two nerdy high schoolers: PJ (Sennott) and Josie (Edebri), who start a fight club so they can meet girls. Their horned-up plans take an unexpected turn... when the most popular girls in school start fighting each other.
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Dicks: The Musical (September 29)
Dicks: The Musical might not sound like the sexiest film of the year, but there is something to be said about the allure of potty humor. Also, Megan Thee Stallion is in the film, which means Dicks is a certified hot-girl production. If you were wondering what it’s about, here’s the jist: two narcissistic coworkers learn they’re long-lost twins and plot to reunite their parents. Oh, and the raunchy title? Well, let’s just call it a play on words.
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Maestro (December 20)
What? You don’t think a biopic is hot? Open your mind, friend. Some of the steamiest love stories have already happened. For example, take the romance between composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife, Felicia Montealegre. Their whirlwind romance is the subject of the upcoming film Maestro, which explores what happens when personal and professional lives blur.
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All of Us Strangers (December 23)
All of Us Strangers is an upcoming romantic-fantasy film starring Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott. Scott stars as Adam, a man who falls for his neighbor, Harry (Mescal). As their relationship progresses, Adam becomes overwhelmed by his past, and chooses to revisit his childhood home. To his surprise, his parents—who died 30 years ago—are somehow still alive.
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MaXXXine (TBD)
The titles triple x should tell you everything you need to know, but if not, allow me to explain. MaXXXine is the third installment of A24’s horror trilogy, which stars Mia Goth as Pearl, a deranged woman who will stop at nothing to become famous. The first two films tracked Pearl’s deadly origin story, and MaXXXine is expected to conclude her bloody-tale. MaXXXine was originally set to premiere in 2023, but the date has been pushed until further notice. While we wait for updates, you can stream the first two movies, Pearl and X.
Watch ‘Pearl’ on Hulu Watch ‘X’ on Showtime
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