Good Sex
Synopsis
After spending a decade in a failed relationship, successful couples’ therapist Ally is turning 40 and is pushed, kicking and screaming, by her best friend back into the hopeless New York dating scene. But Ally finds her life pulled in opposing directions as she falls into a steamy fling with a 20-something Brooklyn hipster just as she begins a promising, more conventional relationship with Alan, a successful 50-something in Manhattan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lena Dunham
- Screenplay & Story
- Lena Dunham
- Original Score
- Luis Felber
- Original Title
- Good Sex
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- MountainA, Good Thing Going
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lena Dunham
Lena Dunham
Luis Felber
Sam Levy
Mark Day
Natalie Portman, Sophie Mas, Lena Dunham, Michael P. Cohen, Tim Bevan
Department Leadership Roster
Lena Dunham
Director
Lena Dunham
Writer
Natalie Portman
Producer
Sophie Mas
Producer
Lena Dunham
Producer
Michael P. Cohen
Producer
Sam Levy
Director of Photography
Mark Day
Editor
Luis Felber
Original Music Composer
Kevin Thompson
Production Design
Katina Danabassis
Costume Design
Jared Burke
Stunt Coordinator
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What is Good Sex about?
After spending a decade in a failed relationship, successful couples’ therapist Ally is turning 40 and is pushed, kicking and screaming, by her best friend back into the hopeless New York dating scene. But Ally finds her life pulled in opposing directions as she falls into a steamy fling with a 20-something Brooklyn hipster just as she begins a promising, more conventional relationship with Alan, a successful 50-something in Manhattan.
Who directed Good Sex?
Good Sex was directed by Lena Dunham.
Who stars in Good Sex?
The principal cast of Good Sex includes Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, Role Model, Meg Ryan, Rashida Jones.
When was Good Sex released and how long is it?
Good Sex was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Good Sex?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Good Sex was composed by Luis Felber.