Looking for something horny but not porny? Step right this way. Sexy movies may not be as prevalent as they were in, say, the Fatal Attraction ’80s, but Hollywood still makes them. In fact, several new movies could be classified as smutty. (And yes, they made this list.) Plus, thanks to streaming, you can also still get the erotic movies of yore anytime, any place.
The sexiest movies, in my esteemed (and steamy) opinion, are those that let the tension build up between the leads for a while. However, if you’re looking for gratification of the more instant variety, I’ve also included hot movies where the characters bang the whole way through (ahem, Fifty Shades).
There’s a lot of talk about HBO TV shows these days, but steamy movies will never be completely replaced by the small screen. If you’re looking for sexual scenes on Netflix, you’ve probably skimmed your way through Outlander and Bridgerton more than once, and good on you. But have your attention spans really shortened so much? The sexiest movies on Netflix are just as hot. The dancing is dirty for a reason. Sexy movies will never die.
And don’t forget romantic movies! Moulin Rouge! is a true love story above all, even if Ewan McGregor’s smile did spark a number of smutty sexual awakenings. From the best movies on Netflix to the slightly more risqué movies on Max, the selections below are the cinematic equivalent of a bottle of red wine and chocolate-covered strawberries. Bon appétit.
