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Kinsey

  • 2004
  • 18A
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
51K
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Liam Neeson in Kinsey (2004)
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A look at the life of Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that sa... Read allA look at the life of Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior.A look at the life of Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior.

  • Director
    • Bill Condon
  • Writer
    • Bill Condon
  • Stars
    • Liam Neeson
    • Laura Linney
    • Chris O'Donnell
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    51K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bill Condon
    • Writer
      • Bill Condon
    • Stars
      • Liam Neeson
      • Laura Linney
      • Chris O'Donnell
    • 217User reviews
    • 168Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 17 wins & 51 nominations total

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    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Alfred Kinsey
    Laura Linney
    Laura Linney
    • Clara McMillen
    Chris O'Donnell
    Chris O'Donnell
    • Wardell Pomeroy
    Peter Sarsgaard
    Peter Sarsgaard
    • Clyde Martin
    Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton
    • Paul Gebhard
    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Alfred Seguine Kinsey
    Tim Curry
    Tim Curry
    • Thurman Rice
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Herman Wells
    Dylan Baker
    Dylan Baker
    • Alan Gregg
    Julianne Nicholson
    Julianne Nicholson
    • Alice Martin
    William Sadler
    William Sadler
    • Kenneth Braun
    John McMartin
    John McMartin
    • Huntington Hartford
    Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright
    • Sara Kinsey
    Kathleen Chalfant
    Kathleen Chalfant
    • Barbara Merkle
    Heather Goldenhersh
    Heather Goldenhersh
    • Martha Pomeroy
    Dagmara Dominczyk
    Dagmara Dominczyk
    • Agnes Gebhard
    Harley Cross
    Harley Cross
    • Young Man in Gay Bar
    Susan Blommaert
    Susan Blommaert
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      • Bill Condon
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    • Trivia
      On the DVD commentary, writer and director Bill Condon revealed that he wanted to include, in a montage, a clip from I Love Lucy (1951), in which a character makes a joking reference to Dr. Alfred Kinsey's research. Condon says that he was unable to use the clip because Lucie Arnaz (the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz) denied him the rights, offering very little explanation, aside from claiming that her parents would never allow themselves to be associated with Kinsey.
    • Goofs
      During the credits, the producers thank the "University of Indiana" when it is actually "Indiana University" of which Alfred Kinsey was a part. The university notified director Bill Condon of the mistake. Condon gave his word that it would be taken care of when the film went on general release, but the mistake remains.
    • Quotes

      Wardell Pomeroy: How old were you when you first engaged in sexual activity with a partner?

      Research Subject: Fourteen.

      Wardell Pomeroy: How?

      Research Subject: With horse.

      Wardell Pomeroy: [pause] How often were you having intercourse with animals at age 14?

      Research Subject: [stunned] It's true. I fucked a pony. You are genius, how did you know?

      Wardell Pomeroy: You just said you had... sex with horse.

      Research Subject: Nooo... Whores, not horse, *whores*.

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the film (following the main cast credits), a montage
      featuring Kinsey Institute footage of the mating habits of various animals
      is accompanied by "Fever" by Little Willie John.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason/Finding Neverland/Kinsey/After the Sunset (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Etudes, Opus 25
      Written by Frédéric Chopin

      Performed by Idil Biret

      Courtesy of Naxos of North America, Inc.

    User reviews217

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    9/10
    My brief review of the film
    A rather well researched, interesting and involving biography of an important man to science, the film not only provides an insight into Kinsey's life and the attitudes of the time, but it also digs deep into the characters. Superb acting assists too, with Neeson and Sarsgaard both in good form, however it is Linney who shines the most as Kinsey's wife. But what gives the film such an extra boost is how confronting it manages to be. It is a daringly different film, packing the punches and managing to even have a few good laughs. The style feels unique, yet the technical aspects of the film are rather ordinary. It is a bit too uncomfortable to watch at times also, but it generally succeeds. Condon has quite evidently put a lot of effort into writing and directing the film, and without much question, his efforts have paid off with success.
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    • Release date
      • January 7, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Fox Searchlight
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kinsey: El científico del sexo
    • Filming locations
      • Fordham University - 441 E. Fordham Road. Rose Hill, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Qwerty Films
      • N1 European Film Produktions GmbH & Co. KG
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,254,979
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $169,038
      • Nov 14, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,050,017
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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