Sex and the City
Seen it?2008 | 146 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 6 times its budget, but middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Carnal Knowledge or Manhattan, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
When Carrie's big step forward in her relationship goes awry, best friends Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha are there to help her pick up the pieces.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$419 million worldwide on a $65 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 455K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Patrick King
- Sarah Jessica ParkerCarrie Bradshaw
- Kim CattrallSamantha Jones
- Kristin DavisCharlotte York
- Cynthia NixonMiranda Hobbes
- Chris NothMr. Big
- Candice BergenEnid Frick
- Jennifer HudsonLouise
- David EigenbergSteve Brady
- Evan HandlerHarry Goldenblatt
- Jason LewisSmith Jerrod