The Top 10 Movie Sex Scenes of All Time
As told by your search bar.
As Milan Fashion Week sparks discussions of our favorite erotic thrillers — cue JW Anderson FW24 and Eyes Wide Shut – and Poor Things is dragged for its sex scenes, leading pleasure brand LELO dishes research on the public’s favorite intimate moments.
Using Google search data, LELO found that the following ten sex scenes were so iconic, viewers circled back quite frequently. Why? Perhaps for new spank bank material.
Nonetheless, here are the top 10 most searched sex scenes, as told by you and LELO.
Eyes Wide Shut
“Eyes Wide Shut,” directed by Stanley Kubrick, holds the top spot as the most searched movie for its sex scenes, having an impressive 849K searches. Its popularity is driven by a masterful blend of psychological drama and erotic tension while showing the complexities of human relationships, all brought to life by the iconic duo of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.”
Blue Is the Warmest Color
“In second place, we have the romantic drama Blue Is the Warmest Color, which has garnered an average of 458K searches in the past year. This movie stands out for its depiction of a lesbian relationship, also showing all the real aspects of love and sexuality.”
Mulholland Drive
“The movie Mulholland Drive comes third among the most searched movies for intriguing sex scenes, with more than 113K searches. The film captivates audiences’ interest by featuring yet another sexual interaction of a lesbian couple, merging mystery and sensuality.”
Titanic
“Although loved by many, Titanic comes in fourth place with 74K searches. Movie lovers are searching especially the iconic car scene featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, which still remains one of the most memorable sex scenes in cinematic history.”
Last Tango in Paris
“The erotic drama “Last Tango in Paris” rounds the top five, with 39K searches for its sex scene. This film was quite steamy for its time, gaining attention with its anonymous sexual relationship and boundary-pushing.”
Atonement
“Atonement claims the sixth position, with 37K searches. This romantic war drama draws online attention for its portrayal of love and the heartache of war, brought to life by Keira Knightley and James McAvoy.”
Monster’s Ball
“The sex scene in the romantic drama Monster’s Ball was searched over 27K times, making it the seventh on the list. The movie’s sex scene is noted for its portrayal of grief and the search for human connection, capturing the attention of many viewers.”
Original Sin
“The erotic thriller Original Sin was searched 24K times, making it the eighth on the list. The film is famous not only for featuring stars like Angelina Jolie and Antonio Banderas but also for its tricky storyline and steamy onscreen sex scenes.”
The Handsmaiden
“The Handmaiden ranks ninth on the list, attracting nearly 23.9K searches. This Korean psychological thriller has captured significant viewer interest for its outstanding visual and storytelling skills.”
American Pie
“Rounding out the list with 20K searches, “American Pie” is known for its humorous and somewhat awkward depiction of teenage sexuality. It is frequently Googled for featuring the awkward yet relatable experiences of adolescence through the Jason Biggs scene.”