40 Best Sexy Movies for Couples to Watch Together
Looking for the best sexy movies to watch as a couple? From steamy thrillers to passion-filled romances, we’ve rounded up the hottest films right now
Planning your next at-home date night? Why not check out our pick of the best sexy movies to turn up the heat?
Whether you want to reignite a spark or you just love a sexy movie night, we’ve rounded up the hottest steamy movies for couples that can be enjoyed together.
From the best erotic movies to get pulses racing to romantic films that’ll have you both on the edge of your seats, these are the ultimate sexy films to watch together. So, get the popcorn (and whatever else) ready… we’re about to go from streaming to steaming!
- 40 Best Sexy Movies to Stream Now
- What Makes a Movie Sexy?
- Where to Watch Sexy Movies
- Romantic vs Erotic Films for Date Night
40 Best Sexy Movies to Stream Now
From classics and comedies to recent releases, these romantic sexy movies have some of the steamiest scenes around – and they’re all available to stream now!
1. Basic Instinct (1992)
- Where to watch: Apple TV
Basic Instinct is a classic erotic thriller, starring Sharon Stone in one of her most talked-about roles ever, alongside Michael Douglas.
It’s a steamy must-watch, featuring perhaps one of the sexiest scenes in film history.
2. Unfaithful (2002)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime; Disney+
Without doubt one of the hottest sexual movies of all time – thanks to the electric chemistry between Diane Lane and Oliver Martinez. You'll be hooked on this story of temptation and betrayal!
3. Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
- Where to watch: Apple TV, Sky Store
This psychological erotic thriller explores the darker side of desire. Starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, it’s a must-watch erotic movie for couples who want something sexy but also through-provoking.
4. 365 Days (2020)
- Where to watch: Netflix
Considered to be the new 50 Shades of Grey, 365 Days is full of provocative and explicit scenes. If you’re looking for Netflix sex scenes, this is one to add to your ‘to watch’ list.
5. Secretary (2002)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime; Sky Store, Apple TV
Starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader, this iconic film is darkly funny as well as super sexy.
There are elements of romance and kink, too. It’s one of the best sex movies for couples who are interested in power dynamics.
6. Call Me By Your Name (2017)
- Where to watch: Apple TV; Amazon Prime
If you want a more emotion-led sexy movie, this film is beautifully shot and focuses on longing and first love.
7. Bound (1996)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime; Apple TV
This erotic movie is all about two women entangled in a passionate love affair, with elements of danger. If you are after sexy movies with LGBTQ+ representation, this is must-watch.
8. The Handmaiden (2016)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime, Sky Store
This South Korean film is filled with romance, intrigue and some of the most sensual scenes in cinema! It’s often considered one of the best erotic movies ever made – make of that what you will!
9. Out of Sight (1998)
- Where to watch: Apple TV; Amazon Prime
Fans of classic romcoms will love this one – George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez star in this action-packed thriller, and their chemistry makes it one of the sexiest films ever.
10. In the Mood for Love (2000)
- Where to watch: Apple TV
This is a slow-burner. This story about two neighbours who form a bond after they both suspect their spouses are cheating is beautifully shot and builds on the idea that desire can come from things left unsaid…
11. Blue is the Warmest Colour (2013)
- Where to watch: Apple TV; ITVX; Amazon Prime
If you’re interested in watching a sexy movie with LGBTQ+ representation, this French romantic drama could be the one. Witness the two leading characters' raw, authentic emotional and physical connection.
12. Sex and Lucía (2001)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime; AppleTV
Europeans do sexy films particularly well – need we say more? This particular erotic movie is Spanish, and follows the life of a waitress as she embarks on a journey of sexual discovery.
13. Lady Chatterley’s Lover (2022)
- Where to watch: Netflix
This modern adaptation of the famous erotic novel portrays the forbidden romance between a high-society woman and her groundskeeper.
14. Elisa and Marcela (2019)
- Where to watch: Netflix
Another sexy Spanish film, this one focuses on a same-sex couple in Spain and highlights the intense and courageous love between two women in the first same-sex marriage in the country.
15. Ride or Die (2021)
- Where to watch: Netflix
In this dramatic Japanese thriller, a woman helps her former crush to escape an abusive marriage. Together they embark on a journey full of emotional and sexual tension.
16. Fair Play (2023)
- Where to watch: Netflix
Sexy movies on Netflix don't come hotter than this contemporary erotic thriller depicting a workplace romance that turns tumultuous – blending hot passion with edge-of-your-seat suspense. Yes please!
17. The Hating Game (2021)
- Where to watch: Netflix; Amazon Prime; Apple TV; Sky Store
This is a classic enemies-to-lovers trope. Two workplace rivals engage in a game of one-upmanship, which inevitably leads to desire.
18. Benedetta (2021)
- Where to watch: Apple TV; Channel 4; Sky Store
This provocative and sexy movie explores the forbidden relationship between two nuns in a 17th century Italian convent, as religious turmoil surrounds them.
19. Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
- Where to watch: NOW TV; Sky Store; Apple TV
We can’t talk about sexy films without talking about one of the sexiest movies ever to grace our screens, and (ahem) Jamie Dornan.
50 Shades of Grey is based on the erotic novel series of the same name, and tells the story of a very sexual billionaire and a shy college graduate as they explore their boundaries.
20. Love & Other Drugs (2010)
- Where to watch: Netflix; Apple TV; Disney+
This romantic drama follows the unconventional story of an ill woman and a pharmaceutical sales rep as they navigate love and illness, with plenty of passion too.
21. The Ugly Truth (2009)
- Where to watch: Apple TV; Sky Store
This is a classic battle-of-the-sexes comedy, with plenty of romance. You’ll see opposites attract, leading to plenty of chemistry and sexual tension.
22. Weekend (2011)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime
Another great option for those looking for sexy movies with LBGTQ+ representation. Weekend follows the story of two men who have a one night stand, which evolves into something much deeper.
23. Stranger by the Lake (2013)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime; Apple TV
This French erotic thriller is full of suspense. It’s set at a cruising spot by a lake, and focuses on a man who becomes infatuated with a mysterious stranger.
24. Deep Water (2022)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime
This erotic movie focuses on a couple who love to play mind games. The thriller leads to unexpected consequences as their games escalate, all while they try to portray themselves to the outside world as the perfect couple.
25. Lost Girls and Love Hotels (2020)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime; Apple TV
An English teacher is looking for solace in Tokyo’s nightlife scene, which leads to a passionate affair that blurs the lines between love and obsession.
26. The Photograph (2020)
- Where to watch: Apple TV; Sky Store; Amazon Prime
This romantic drama pulls together love stories from the past and present, all ignited by the discovery of a mysterious photograph.
27. Disobedience (2017)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime; Disney+
This forbidden romance story focuses on two women in an Orthodox Jewish community, who embark on a romance that challenges their faith and their passion.
28. Newness (2017)
- Where to watch: Apple TV; Amazon Prime
This modern love story examines the impact of dating apps on relationships, as a couple try to navigate intimacy and commitment together.
29. Duck Butter (2018)
- Where to watch: Netflix; Apple TV
Duck Butter takes its name from a very specific sex term, so it’s best not to Google it if you’re at work… but in this sexy movie, two women commit to spending 24 hours together to fast-track their intimacy.
30. MILF (2018)
- Where to watch: Netflix
This sexy French comedy focuses on three middle-aged women who embark on holiday together and find themselves all enjoying flings with younger men.
31. Burning Betrayal (2023)
- Where to watch: Netflix
This sexy Brazilian thriller follows a woman’s affair, which leads her into a web of deceit and desire. It’s a steamy watch about testing your limits and desires.
32. Lust Stories (2018)
- Where to watch: Netflix
This anthology for four films explores modern relationships, desire and taboo subjects in contemporary India.
33. You Get Me (2017)
- Where to watch: Netflix
An erotic thriller following a one night stand turned obsession, with dangerous consequences.
34. Deadly Illusions (2021)
- Where to watch: Plex
When a novelist hires a nanny for her young children, she gets more than she bargained for. The lines get blurred between seduction and deceit, reality and fiction.
35. The Piano Teacher (2001)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime
This erotic psychological drama follows a repressed music professor with secret obsessions, that lead her to an unsettling relationship with a young student. It's provocative and dark.
36. Parthenope (2024)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime
This decades-spanning fantasy drama tells the story of a woman born in Naples, her utterly alluring beauty and the effect it has on everyone who comes across her.
Expect stunning visuals and some nudity, but also plenty of emotional depth that’ll have you on the edge of your seat.
37. Sinners (2025)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime; Apple TV
This sexy and sultry gothic-style horror features not one but two Michael B. Jordans (aka 2020’s Sexiest Man Alive) as twins, alongside Hailee Steinfeld, and was a Box Office hit last year.
We don’t mind the lack of nudity when there’s such a focus on female pleasure. And don’t even get us started on the spit scene…
38. Materialists (2025)
- Where to watch: Apple TV; Amazon Prime
If you’re looking for something a bit more heart-warming with 00s rom-com vibes, Materialists could be it. Because who wouldn’t want to be tangled in a love triangle with Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans?!
39. Emmanuelle (2024)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime
If the name Emmanuelle rings in any bells, you may be thinking of the infamous erotic French 1970s novel by Emmanuelle Arsan about a woman who sets out on a voyage of sexual discovery.
Well, despite more than a couple of less-than-flattering reviews (we won’t lie, the acting isn’t great), this remake starring Naomi Watts is definitely sexy and features plenty of steamy scenes reminiscent of the book.
40. Fall For Me (2025)
- Where to watch: Netflix
This European erotic thriller follows two sisters spending summer in Mallorca, when one gets drawn to a mysterious and charismatic club owner. Expect seriously seductive encounters that’ll have you dreaming of a sexcapade to Spain…
What Makes a Movie Sexy?
What makes a movie sexy really depends on your own personal turn-ons and desires – but the best sexy movies typically feature a combination of slow-burning tension between characters and sexual scenes to create an erotic feel.
They also tend to combine passion with compelling storytelling to draw the viewer in. Sexy movies might not always feature detailed sex scenes or graphic nudity – but sometimes that makes them even sexier as you’re expected to resort to your imagination!
Where to Watch Sexy Movies
There are plenty of streaming services available to watch erotic and romantic films. All your favourites, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Disney+ will have a range of sexy movies available.
Romantic vs Erotic Films for Date Night
When it comes to choosing the best sexy movies for date night, whether you go for something funny and romantic or more erotic will depend on your tastes and interests.
The best idea is to choose a sexy film you can discuss after – perhaps go for a movie that sets a sexy mood without being overly explicit, especially if you’re in a fairly new relationship!
In the mood to ramp up the romance? You might want to check out our ultimate guide to sexting…
