Sexiest Movie Moments: Was It Good For You, Too?

[Bastet]

The scene back at Tess' apartment in Woman of the Year.  Sure, the backstage happenings of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy (this is the film on which they met and fell for each other) help in a big way, but this is Exhibit A in how films can be made sexy even under the Production Code.

[moonb]

I agree with whoever mentioned James McAvoy. There the famous scene in Atonement, for one thing. And in The Last King of Scotland when he has sex with the wife of Idi Amin (completely dangerous, stupid, and life-threatening also, but sexy).  I don't even find him attractive, but he does great sex scenes.

[Cobalt Stargazer]

I was fifteen when the first Terminator movie came out, so I wasn't old enough to get in to see it, but I conned an older cousin into taking me and buying my ticket. The first, and only, time that Sarah and Kyle make love is always simultaneously more tender and more graphic than I remember it being no matter how many times I see the movie, and it just adds to the pain later when Kyle ends up dead. "For one night, we loved a lifetime's worth." Guh.

Edited October 25, 2014 by Cobalt Stargazer

[StarBrand]

Jeff Bridges kissing and  and slowly undoing Michelle Pfieffer's dress on the piano in "The Fabulous Baker Boys"

[SoSueMe]

Has to be the seduction scene in the original Fright Night. Chris Saradon was HOT.

 

 

I only learned much later that Amanda Bearse was gay. Go figure.

[Jeebus Cripes]

^^^ I would like this 100 times if possible. Also, the dance scene.

[DollEyes]

 Bumping it up with Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Dormer's sex scene in Rush, which was in the film's first 15 minutes and best of all, showed Hemsworth's abs and his ass.

Edited February 2, 2015 by DollEyes

[Craphole Island]

Michelle Pfeiffer on the piano in The Fabulous Baker Boys was pretty damn sexy.

[Dandesun]

I love the entire sex montage of Annie and Crash in Bull Durham. That fact that the movie spent a significant amount of time building up the tension between them despite her being with someone else through the bulk of the film just makes the payoff better. Just so sexy and hot.

 

On a completely different note... it's not a sex scene since it's a Disney cartoon and all but the scene in Tarzan when he climbs the vine to take Jane to where all the birds are... she's hanging off of him and they're just intertwined. Damn... that was ridiculously hot.

[Vixenstud]

 

I love the entire sex montage of Annie and Crash in Bull Durham.

 

Hunty!  (Fans self).....Anytime I hear Sixty Minute Man I gets da chills!  And dammit, someday Mr. Stud will paint my toes!

 

Just saw American Gigolo the other night....now, this was a quick scene but for some reason I got very turned on; Richard Gere's character was coordinating clothes on the bed for escort appointments, all the while singing one of my favorite Smokey Robinson songs, Just a Mirage.  I don't know why it was so sexy but it was.

 

Disclosure - Ya'll know the scene, where Michael Douglas and Demi Moore are getting it on in her office..at first he's turned off by her but then he gets rough with her, lawd!  Goddamned mirror had to ruin everything.

 

(Fans self again)

Edited February 7, 2015 by Vixenstud

[ToxicUnicorn]

I love the entire sex montage of Annie and Crash in Bull Durham. That fact that the movie spent a significant amount of time building up the tension between them despite her being with someone else through the bulk of the film just makes the payoff better. Just so sexy and hot.

It's Kevin Costner's soliloquy right before that montage that gets me.  

 

My list of movies seem to be related:

 

Kevin Costner - Susan Sarandon in Bull Durham

Susan Sarandon - James Spader in White Palace

James Spader - Andie McDowell in Sex, Lies, and Videotape

Andie McDowell - Hugh Grant in Four Weddings and a Funeral

 

The scene between Hugh Grant and Kristin Scott-Thomas in Four Weddings was great, too.  They weren't even on the same side of the room, but she made you feel how badly she wanted him.

 

I guess these years were my dating years.  (And then, kids and animated movies happened.)  From the same era, I thought William Hurt played some very seductive characters in Broadcast News and Children of a Lesser God.  Too bad I can't separate the reputation he developed later from his onscreen persona 

 

Now that I think about it, none of these men are appealing to me anymore.  Sad for me.

[Spartan Girl]

The beach scene with Will and Elizabeth in Pirates of the Carribbean: At Worlds End. I never wanted to be Keira Knightley's leg so bad in my life!

Edited May 19, 2015 by Spartan Girl

[methodwriter85]

William Holden and Kim Novak dancing in Picnic. So staid and conservative 1950's, and still very hot.

 

Dakin coming on to Irwin in The History Boys was very, very hot.

 

And Dominic Cooper and his PG-13 scene with Amanda Seyfried in Mama Mia was great. (It's like the random guys come out of nowhere to make sure we stay PG-13. LOL.) Not surprising, they dated for awhile after making the movie.

 

Dominic Cooper is very good at generating sexual chemistry with both men and women.

Edited May 20, 2015 by methodwriter85

[DollEyes]

 From Blade, the scene when Blade fed on Karen while Deacon was becoming a vampire god was very sexy.

[ribboninthesky1]

Agreed.  Shame that N'Bushe Wright's career never really took off.  She was talented and gorgeous. 

[methodwriter85]

I'm going to hell for this, but...

 

[DollEyes]

 For a split second, Cillian Murphy's hotness in that scene almost made me forget that he's a deranged terrorist-almost.

[Ohwell]

William Holden and Kim Novak dancing in Picnic. So staid and conservative 1950's, and still very hot.

*fans self" That scene gets to me every time. 

 

Also, the scene where he's running to catch the train and yells back to her "You love me!  You love me!" 

 

*fans self again*

[Spartan Girl]

For me, manners are a turn-on. So I found Thor kissing Jane's hand goodbye outside of the diner in the first Thor to be very sexy. I think Natalie Portman reacted the way we all would have.

And the way he "demonstrated" the alignment of the planets by lining up their hands in the second movie was also very sexy.

[DollEyes]

Bumping it up after almost a year with the scene from Inception, which changed, or at least implied, something sexy in the relationship between Eames & Arthur with a simple word-"Darling":

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yycyKndEWcA

Edited April 10, 2016 by DollEyes

[Spartan Girl]

Those brief scenes of Christian and Satine in bed during the "Come What May" sequence in Moulin Rouge were pretty hot, although in a more poignant, tender way.

Edited April 21, 2016 by Spartan Girl

[DollEyes]

From Crimson Peak, the sex scene between Thomas and Elizabeth was very sexy. 

Edited July 11, 2016 by DollEyes

[topanga]

The movie Before Sunset is sizzling hot. And there are no sex scenes--there's not even any kissing, unless you count a quick peck on the cheek. 

[PatternRec]

Do The Right Thing Mookie cools his girlfriend off using an ice cube. 

[Cobalt Stargazer]

*bump*

Liberal Arts isn't the best movie, but the scene where Josh Radnor's character and Elizabeth Olsen's meet at a college party after being previously introduced is more than a little hot. He'd graduated a while ago, so he was nervous about being around younger people, and she tells him he's overdressed because he's wearing a blazer and a tie. So she carefully undoes the knot in his tie, then drapes it more loosely over the back of his neck. I can't do it justice by only describing it, but even though it was just his tie, there were sparks. Because Elizabeth Olsen.

[MaggieG]

The Boy Next Door. The movie itself was awful. I caught it on a Fri night on HBO when there was nothing else on. J Lo had a love scene with Ryan Guzman (who's hot). I was definitely fanning myself

[DollEyes]

The 50 Shades movies wishes that it had the chemistry and passion of the beach scenes and the adult scenes between Chiron and Kevin in Moonlight.

[Jac]

On 28/02/2017 at 10:33 AM, DollEyes said:

The 50 Shades movies wishes that it had the chemistry and passion of the beach scenes and the adult scenes between Chiron and Kevin in Moonlight.

I agree totally. The beach scenes in Moonlight were incredible and also proof that you can show sex and sensuality without being explicit. For me that is often more sensual. The sex in 50 shades is some of the least sexy sex I've ever seen.

[raezen]

On 28/02/2017 at 11:33 AM, DollEyes said:

The 50 Shades movies wishes that it had the chemistry and passion of the beach scenes and the adult scenes between Chiron and Kevin in Moonlight.

I think that tenderness is the key. It's been a while since I've seen characters fully clothed and yet completely naked with each other. The drive to Kevin's my favorite for this. Chiron can't really flirt completely or laugh off  Kevin's questions he's just so raw.

Edited March 2, 2017 by raezen

[DollEyes]

On 3/1/2017 at 6:42 PM, Jac said:

I agree totally. The beach scenes in Moonlight were incredible and also proof that you can show sex and sensuality without being explicit. For me that is often more sensual. The sex in 50 shades is some of the least sexy sex I've ever seen.

Even better: the smooch between teenage Chiron & Kevin won "Best Kiss" at this year's MTV Movie & TV Awards. 

[Zola]

I watched, or rather rewatched, the original French thriller classic, "La Femme Nikita" (1990) last night: a great film embellished beautifully by the dynamic screen presence of Anne Parillaud (Nikita). Not only did she kick some serious arse, but looked adorable in her trademark "little black dress". No sex scenes to speak of, but that didn't matter because Ms Parillaud oozed sexual presence right from the off.

Another favourite of mine is the revered lesbian drama "Desert Hearts" (1985) starring Helen Shaver and  Patricia Charbonneau. a nice story about repressed lesbian love in 1950s Reno, Nevada. Director, Donna Deitch, does a great job from start to finish, and handles the explicit love scene between the two women with tenderness, respect and a bucketful of sensual erotica!

[Which Tyler]

On 07/18/2016 at 7:13 PM, topanga said:

The movie Before Sunset is sizzling hot. And there are no sex scenes--there's not even any kissing, unless you count a quick peck on the cheek. 

"Let me sing you a waltz"

[topanga]

16 hours ago, Which Tyler said:

"Let me sing you a waltz"

Sexiest non-sexual love ever scene ever!

Ah, damn. You guys have made me want to watch the movie again. BRB

[Which Tyler]

10 hours ago, topanga said:

Sexiest non-sexual love ever scene ever!

Ah, damn. You guys have made me want to watch the movie again. BRB

For those who don't know what the hell we're talking about:

although I'm not sure how much it will mean to those who haven't seen the previous 3 hours / 9 years of story

Edited September 11, 2017 by Which Tyler

[navelgazer]

One that gets me every time is the first time Carolyn and Rusty have sex in Presumed Innocent.  They've just won a big child abuse case.  She knew that was the only way she could get to him.  Everyone she talked to about him said he "didn't fuck around."  Even though they're not in love, the relationship is about obsession and political power, that scene is pure heat. 

Edited September 12, 2017 by navelgazer

[DisneyBoy]

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On a completely different note... it's not a sex scene since it's a Disney cartoon and all but the scene in Tarzan when he climbs the vine to take Jane to where all the birds are... she's hanging off of him and they're just intertwined. Damn... that was ridiculously hot.

Yup. And how he's laying there at night, unable to sleep? Damn Disney. Subtle!

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Those brief scenes of Christian and Satine in bed during the "Come What May" sequence in Moulin Rouge were pretty hot, although in a more poignant, tender way.

Oh yes - forgot about those!

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Dominic Cooper is very good at generating sexual chemistry with both men and women.

With men? When did that happen?

 

Michelle Pfeiffer and Michael Keaton on the couch in front of a massive roaring fire at Wayne Manor in Batman Returns. Hurts so good.

[coppersin]

9 hours ago, DisneyBoy said:

With men? When did that happen?

I haven't seen it in years, but I wanna say History Boys. I feel like there are other examples, but that may just be the influence of Cooper's charisma and my habit of seeing the gay in every fictional character.

[Chelsea Finley]

On 2014-07-14 at 4:22 PM, Ariah said:

I must be weird, but I still remember the sex scene from Enemy at the Gates. Jude Law and Rachel Weisz, making silent love among sleeping soldiers. She comes to him, slips under the blanket and they have sex, removing only the necessary clothing items (bacause it's Russia! and it's cold!).

 

This scene really made an impact when i was younger.

 

Speaking of Ms Weisz, let's not forget her lovely scene with Tom Hiddleston in The Deep Blue Sea.

 

Also, as crazy as the film might have been, the opening scene of The Counselor, with Fassbender and Cruz in bed and talking dirty? Hot.

That is definitely not weird! It is a beautiful scene, in that they are able to find love in the most pressing circumstance. I also saw Enemy at the Gates at a young age, and Rachel Weisz's expressions as she makes love with Jude Law have always stood out.. 

 

The fact she initiates it and ends up needing her mouth covered also should be pointed out.

[spaceytraci1208]

Jamie Lee Curtis' strip tease scene in True Lies is fantastic. She was in awesome shape in that movie 

[DollEyes]

From A Room With A View, the scenes when George kissed Lucy for the first time & when he told her that he loved her were very sexy, but the sexiest scenes were the skinny-dipping ones with George, Lucy's brother & the local pastor-complete with full-frontal nudity.

[Peanuttier]

Tim Roth and Julia Ormond in Captives. They're chemistry was out of control, especially the bathroom scene. I never saw or got the hotness of Tim Roth until I saw that movie.  Now I get it!

[Zola]

We finally got round to watching David Lynch's "Mulholland Drive" last night, and not only was the story quite riveting, along with some fine acting and a beautiful score, but the highly rated and moving lesbian love scene was extremely well-handled - erotic rather than explicit. 

The only issue I would have with some of these mainstream films is that sometimes you really do have to do your homework with regards content because this particular film has an excellent & compelling story-line, which would have a broader audience appeal. But in some respects the lesbian sex scene (or any sex scene come to that), can sometimes come out of nowhere, either to justifiably reinforce a particular plotline, or as an act of pure exploitation in order to add a little spice for those more interested in looking at such scenes and not caring much for the story. 

But whatever the reason, if you intend to watch a film with your parent and/or other family members, and you haven't done your homework, then watching a sex scene can be uncomfortable for some.  And Mulholland Drive, is no exception - a great story from start to finish, fine acting, and typical David Lynch direction; but the sex scene will either have you transfixed or embarrassed in the company of others.

But anyway, Mulholland Drive is a damn good film in its own right. I will now step off my soap box, lol

[ChelseaNH]

What, I'm the first to mention Killmonger taking off his shirt at the waterfall?

[DollEyes]

Bumping it up to say that as toxic as the professional and personal relationship between Elton John and his then manager/lover John Reid became in Rocketman, that's how hot their love scene was.  Of course, the fact that they were played by Taron Egerton and Richard Madden didn't hurt, either.

Edited February 29, 2020 by DollEyes

[Blergh]

On 9/12/2017 at 1:59 AM, navelgazer said:

One that gets me every time is the first time Carolyn and Rusty have sex in Presumed Innocent.  They've just won a big child abuse case.  She knew that was the only way she could get to him.  Everyone she talked to about him said he "didn't fuck around."  Even though they're not in love, the relationship is about obsession and political power, that scene is pure heat. 

Not to mention that via doing it on the office desk and literally casting the legal books to the floor in the process, they're seen getting enthralled with breaking as many rules as they CAN while conducting their assignation ! It's somewhat intriguing. 

[Wiendish Fitch]

So many sexy moments between Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan in the Tarzan series...

Tarzan the Ape Man: Playful frolicking escalates into some steamy feelings, and, unable to resist these new urges,Tarzan picks Jane up and carries off to his tree hut for....you know. In a beautiful overhead shot, we see them just gazing into each other's eyes, totally engrossed. Tarzan breaks away long enough to look up, then looks back at Jane, who buries her head in his neck in maidenly submission, and he continues on to their destination (three cheers for nonverbal consent!).

Tarzan and His Mate: Tarzan sees Jane in a formal dress for the first time, definitely likes what he sees, and scoops her up for a little treetop lovin'... much to the chagrin of his rival, Harry. Oh, and the legendary nude swim (yes, O'Sullivan needed a stunt double, but it's still hot as hell).

Honorable mention: Tarzan Escapes, in which our half-naked hero (Weissmuller at his physical peak) smashes the villain's gun against a tree. Damn, excuse me, I think I need a cigarette...

 

Edited December 31, 2024 by Wiendish Fitch

[BlueSkies]

Madonna as Rebecca Carlson in Body of Evidence.  Especially when she tries to seduce Willem Dafoe's character.  It's a borderline pornographic film but Madonna left a life long impression on me as a young lad growing up.

 

Jennifer Connelly riding the mechanical horse in Career Opportunities.  It's something of an iconic image.

 

Nicole Kidman as Suzanne Maretto in To Die For. When she tries to seduce Jacquin Phoenix's character.

 

A classic opening sequence as well