Kinsey
2004 · Movie · R · 118 min · ★ 6.6 · 85% critics
Kinsey is a biographical drama about a researcher determined to understand human sexuality through rigorous study. What starts as a scientific mission becomes deeply personal, revealing how controversial his work is as he pushes for openness about private behavior and its meaning.
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Details
- Years
- 2004
- Release date
- 2004-09-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Critic score
- 85/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (516 votes)
About
Choose Kinsey if you want an intense, thought-provoking biopic about a landmark sex research effort and the tensions it creates; Not for you if you prefer lighter, escapist dramas or if you dislike movies that discuss sex frankly.
Pros: informative and engrossing; brave subject matter; strong ensemble acting | Cons: old-fashioned feel; some graphic moments; pacing can drag
Themes
- research
- indiana, usa
- free love
- sexuality
- professor
- marriage
- interview
- biography
- criticism and blame
- male homosexuality
- morality
- taboo
- +3 more
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2005 · nominated
Cast & crew
Liam Neeson
as Alfred Kinsey
Laura Linney
as Clara McMillen
Chris O'Donnell
as Wardell Pomeroy
Peter Sarsgaard
as Clyde Martin
Timothy Hutton
as Paul Gebhard
John Lithgow
as Alfred Seguine Kinsey
Tim Curry
as Thurman Rice
Oliver Platt
as Herman Wells
Dylan Baker
as Alan Gregg
Julianne Nicholson
as Alice Martin
Directed by Bill Condon