Nymphomaniac: Vol. I

Name: Nymphomaniac: Vol. I
Genre: Drama
Released: 2013-12-25
Cast: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Stellan Skarsgård, Stacy Martin, Shia LaBeouf, Christian Slater

2013 | 118 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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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 58 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

A man named Seligman finds a fainted wounded woman in an alley and he brings her home. She tells him that her name is Joe and that she is nymphomaniac. Joe tells her life and sexual experiences with hundreds of men since she was a young teenager while Seligman tells about his hobbies, such as fly fishing, reading about Fibonacci numbers or listening to organ music.