The Sessions Movie

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Academy Award-nominee John Hawkes plays Mark O'Brien, a poet confined to an iron lung, determined to lose his virginity.

Who's Involved:

Ben Lewin, William H. Macy, Stephen Nemeth, John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, Moon Bloodgood

Release Date:

Friday, October 19, 2012 Limited

R   RESTRICTED MPA
strong sexuality including graphic nudity and frank dialogue
Runtime: N/A
Language: English

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Plot: What's the story about?

Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality.

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Who stars in The Sessions: Cast List

... Mark O'Brien

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Who's making The Sessions: Crew List

A look at the The Sessions behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ben Lewin last directed Falling for Figaro and The Catcher Was A Spy. The film's writer Ben Lewin last wrote Falling for Figaro.

Director

Ben Lewin

Screenwriter

Ben Lewin

Producer

Stephen Nemeth

Production Company

Rhino Films

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Production: What we know about The Sessions?

Filming Timeline

  1. 2011 - April: The film was set to Pre-Production  status.
  2. 2011 - March: The film was set to Development  status.
  3. 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed  status.

The Sessions Release Date: When was the film released?


The Sessions was a Limited release in 2012 on Friday, October 19, 2012. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including Paranormal Activity 4, Alex Cross and Tai Chi 0.

As a Limited release, The Sessions will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.

The Sessions DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?

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The Sessions was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 .

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