Better Than Sex (2000)

After a one-night stand a couple is faced with the terrifying possibility of what they really want.

Director:

Jonathan Teplitzky

Writer:

Jonathan Teplitzky

Stars:

David Wenham, Susie Porter, Catherine McClements

1 win & 12 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Wenham	...	Josh
Susie Porter	...	Cin
Catherine McClements	...	Sam
Kris McQuade	...	Taxi Driver
Simon Bossell	...	Tim
Imelda Corcoran	...	Carole
Dina Gillespie	...	Girl B
Emily Saunders	...	Girl C
Laura Keneally	...	Girl D
Leah Vandenberg	...	Girl E
Tammy Macintosh	...	Girl F
Mark Priestley	...	Guy A
Tamblyn Lord	...	Guy B
Jason Clarke	...	Guy C
Jason Chong	...	Guy D

Storyline

He wakes up in her bed. He's Josh, an Australian photographer living in London, on holiday in Sydney, leaving in three days. She's Cinthia (Cin), a dress designer. They've met at a party and shared a cab back to their respective places, they're attracted to each other, he'll be gone in three days (no complications), so he stays the night. Each of them talks to the camera occasionally, commenting on what happens; so do her female friends and his male ones. An omniscient taxi driver also helps out. How will those three days go? What could be better than sex?

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Plot Keywords:

man and woman in a bathtub | sex in a bed | woman in a bathtub | woman in a bed | bedroom | 

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Taglines:

3 days in the life of a 1 night stand.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content and language

Details

Country:

Australia France

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 November 2000 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Mejor que el sexo

Filming Locations:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$19,521, 28 October 2001

Gross USA:

$19,521

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$620,388

Company Credits

Production Co:

Better Than, Fireworks Pictures, France Télévision Distribution

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min 84 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Josh stands naked in front of the sink, with his back to the camera, but in the next shot, before he says that he thinks he's gained weight, he's wearing black and white underwear.

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Quotes

Josh: It was out of control, we hardly knew each other. We fucked, we had a fight- you walk away. What were we doing back in bed together- talking?

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Soundtracks

Dress Me Slowly
Written by Tim Rogers (as T. Rogers)
Performed by You Am I

User Reviews

A delightful Australian comedy!

I really enjoyed this movie, it was very funny, sexy and the two leads (David Wenham and Susie Porter) were fantastic. I never for one second lost interest in this movie, there's always something going on, usually something funny. The supporting cast were good, especially Kris McQuade the taxi driver. The direction and script were really good, the music is very enjoyable, especially the music for the bath scene. Overall I think this is a great movie, and should be seen by all. 10/10 from me.