Intimacy

Intimacy

Every Wednesday. She meets him once per week.

Directed by Patrice Chéreau

Produced by Téléma Productions, StudioCanal

2001119 min6.2 / 10

A provocative, melancholic study of two strangers bound by ritualized desire, exploring the gap between physical intimacy and genuine connection.

Failed musician Jay abandoned his family and now earns a living as head bartender in a trendy London pub. Every Wednesday afternoon, a woman comes to his house for graphic, almost wordless, sex. One day, Jay follows her and learns about her. This eventually disrupts their relationship.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Intimacy sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Intimacy end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Intimacy violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Intimacy scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Intimacy easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity79

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise52

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Intimacy

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Intimacy

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Intimacy, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Intimacy, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Intimacy, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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