The Best Movie Sex Scenes to Watch Right Now

Updated on Nov 8, 2024 at 8:50 PM

Nothing beats a good movie sex scene. Sure, there are plenty of erotic reading options out there now, and you can even listen to audio porn if that’s what you prefer, but there’s just something about watching two horny characters have sex on screen that makes the audience want to lean a little bit closer — me included.

Fortunately for us, sexy movies have made a comeback. And with intimacy coordinators and more inclusive storylines, the raw depictions of sex on screen is better than ever. From the iconic “Challengers” threesome to more BDSM-inspired movies that aren’t just the “Fifty Shades of Grey” franchise, here are some of the best movie sex scenes to watch right now.

And if you find yourself wanting more sex scenes after making your way through this list, don’t forget to check out our roundup of sexy Netflix shows and the hottest Netflix movies too.

“Challengers””Challengers” has a couple notably hot movie sex scenes to pick from, but our favorite just might be the threesome between Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist.

“Love Lies Bleeding””Love Lies Bleeding” contains a few different movie sex scenes that focus on the love between Lou (played by Kristen Stewart) and Jackie (played by Katy M. O’Brian). Their connection is raw, emotional, and at times, even dark.

“Passages””Passages” is the most recent movie to earn a NC-17 rating, meaning that it’s so explicit, it’s way past an R-rating. (If that doesn’t make you want to watch it for the sex scenes, I don’t know what will.)

Everett Collection”Lady Chatterley’s Lover”Another must-watch movie on Netflix, “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” literally has “lover” in the title. You can only imagine how many hot movie sex scenes are in this one.

Lionsgate via Giphy”Dirty Dancing”What is sexier than being half naked and dancing all up on each other? Nothing. Nothing is sexier than that, which is why this “Dirty Dancing” scene is one of the steamiest ever. They are definitely having the time of their lives.

Warner Bros. via Giphy”Risky Business”Sex on a train? Seems problematic (and kind of bumpy), but Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay made it look like a piece of very delicious cake in “Risky Business.”

Paramount Pictures via Giphy”Ghost”One of the most famous love scenes of all time comes courtesy of “Ghost,” where Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore make pottery look sexier than we ever thought possible.

Columbia Pictures via Giphy”Cruel Intentions”No one in the wide world can hear Counting Crows’ “Colorblind” without seeing the scene from “Cruel Intentions” in their minds — you know, rising music, Sebastian at the top of the elevator, Annette coming to meet her bad boy, telling him, “I’m impressed.” His response? “Well, I’m in love.”

Focus Features via Giphy”Brokeback Mountain””Brokeback Mountain” made our hearts simultaneously swell with happiness and break into pieces. The tent scene in the movie is what summer love dreams are made of, so at least viewers have it to hold on to when all is said and done.

Focus Features via Giphy”Atonement”Being banged against a bookshelf is kind of like living the dream, so kudos to these two for making it look like magic. Watch some of the hottest movie sex scenes in “Atonement” for all kinds of horny pleasure.

Lionsgate via Giphy”Secretary”In “Secretary,” the plot revolves around an affair with a secretary, as you could expect. It’s hot and it’s kinky, making it a movie with some of the best sex scenes.

Tristar via Giphy”Basic Instinct”It’s pretty hard to pick just one movie sex scene from “Basic Instinct,” so we won’t. Instead, let’s just rewatch the this erotic thriller in its entirety?

IFC Films via Giphy”Y Tu Mamá También””Y Tu Mamá También” reaches its literal and figurative climax right about the time the tension between two male best friends leads to a sensual encounter with the older woman they are both vying for. Trust me, there’s a reason this movie sex scene is included in this roundup.

20th Century Fox via Giphy”Black Swan”The trippy movie sex scene in “Black Swan” may have been just a figment of Nina Sayers’s crazy ballerina imagination, but it’s still up there as one of the most memorable in recent movie history.

The Weinstein Company via Giphy”Blue Valentine”Despite the overall darkness of “Blue Valentine,” some very happy memories of the couple’s relationship early on are still included for our viewing pleasure. Ryan Gosling’s character pleasuring Michelle Williams’s character is just one example.

20th Century Fox via Giphy”Love and Other Drugs”The chemistry between Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway is undeniable in “Love and Other Drugs,” and this movie sex scene reveals the moment when casual sex quickly becomes something more.

New Line Cinema via Giphy”The Notebook””The Notebook” brought us sweet summer love, soulmate romance, and a smoldering movie sex scene when Noah and Allie finally unite after years of being apart. We love to see it.

Warner Bros. via Giphy”The Lucky One”If a photo of a mysterious woman allegedly kept you alive during the war, and then you meet said woman and fall in love, we imagine your first time together would go something like this scene from “The Lucky One.” Also, Zac Efron is shirtless. That is all.

Buena Vista Pictures via Giphy”Pretty Woman”I mean, sex on a piano. Do we really have to explain why “Pretty Woman” gave us one of the best movie sex scenes?

Wild Bunch via Giphy”Blue Is the Warmest Color”The documentary-style filming of “Blue Is the Warmest Color” made the entire movie feel very real, including Adèle’s first sexual experience with a woman.