My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an Argument

My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an Argument

Directed by Arnaud Desplechin

Produced by Why Not Productions, La Sept Cinéma

1996181 min6.5 / 10

A witty, intellectually engaged romantic comedy-drama about a Parisian professor navigating competing desires and life choices with ironic self-awareness.

Paul Dedalus is at a crossroads in his life. He has to make several decisions; should he complete his doctorate, does he want to become a full professor, does he really love his long-standing girlfriend, or should he re-start with one of his other lovers?

Questions people ask

  • Is My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an Argument violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an Argument scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an Argument easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an Argument sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Does My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an Argument end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity73

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise25

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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