The Loss of Sexual Innocence
Seen it?1999 | 106 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The story of the sexual development of a filmmaker through three stages of his life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$400K worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Figgis
- Julian SandsAdult Nic
- Saffron BurrowsEnglish / Italian Twin
- Justin ChadwickFlash Man
- Stefano DionisiLuca
- Kelly MacdonaldSusan
- Gina McKeeSusan's Mother
- Jonathan Rhys MeyersNic, aged 16
- Bernard HillSusan's Father
- Rossy de PalmaBlind Woman
- John CoweyNic, aged 5