The 15 Sexiest Movies Of 2025: Sizzling Screens And Scandalous Scenes

The Academy Salutes Anora

The 2025 Oscars set the stage ablaze, honoring the sex-work dramedy Anora with five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Mikey Madison's standout role. Sean Baker's direction dazzled as the Academy embraced a storyline steeped in sensuality, hinting at a more open-minded future for the prestigious awards.

Sundance Sensations: Plainclothes and Twinless

This year's Sundance Film Festival caused quite the stir with films like Plainclothes and Twinless making headlines. The buzz around Twinless began when a leaked sex scene featuring Dylan O’Brien forced the festival to yank the film from its streaming lineup. Meanwhile, Plainclothes, a provocative tale set in the '90s about undercover cops, leaves audiences contemplating societal norms.

“It was a film born into controversy, guaranteeing disappointment for those expecting explicit content.”

Exploring Ethical Nonmonogamy: Splitsville and Bone Lake

Splitsville, directed by Michael Angelo Covino, humorously tackles the complexities of ethical nonmonogamy. As tensions rise, the film delivers a comedic yet insightful look at modern relationship dynamics. Likewise, Bone Lake serves a steamy narrative with its backdrop of Airbnb mix-ups leading to unexpected sexual encounters, adding an eerie twist to the genre.

Shocking Scenes in Together and The Threesome

In Together, real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie find themselves in a cursed love predicament, leading to one of the year's most haunting scenes. Meanwhile, The Threesome promises excitement with its titular intrigue but shifts focus to the ensuing drama, crafting a cautionary tale wrapped in romantic comedy.

Intrigue and Intimacy in Foreign Films: Viet & Nam and Emmanuelle

Vietnamese film Viet & Nam combines romance with the grit of coal mining life, offering a unique portrayal of love in harsh conditions. Meanwhile, the Emmanuelle reboot indulges in the art of seduction within a luxury hotel setting, showcasing Noémie Merlant's magnetic presence.

Breaking Boundaries: The Visitor and Misericordia

Bruce LaBruce’s The Visitor shatters conventions with its boundary-pushing narrative, exploring the concept of family and identity through explicit sex and controversial themes. Alain Guiraudie's Misericordia, on the other hand, delves into the psychological depths of human relationships without explicit scenes, showcasing the power of suggestion.