The Sexiest Movies of 2023 (So Far)

Featuring, but certainly not limited to: 'Magic Mike XXL,' the ultimate Pornhub documentary, and multiple A24 films.

OK, let’s cut to the chase. You’re in the mood for a sexy movie, but you don’t want to scroll through a streaming queue, wondering which option is actually right for you. I get it—that’s boring! But open your mind, dear reader. Romance is everywhere if you look hard enough. So instead of opting for the most obvious options (no shade to Christian Grey), how about we try something new?

Thankfully, this year brought a surplus of surprisingly sexy films—and we’ve rounded up the ones that are worth your time. Below, you’ll find a mix of comedies, thrillers, dramas, musicals, and hell, even a few classic romances—all of which are sure to heat things up. So skip the queue and take a look at these 18 films, from Greta Gerwig's Barbie to Channing Tatum's return to the Magic Mike verse.

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1. Barbie

Greta Gerwig's Barbie is a modern adventure starring Barbie and Ken. This time, Ken only has a good day if Barbie notices him. If that’s not hot, then I don’t know what is.

2. After Everything

The final chapter of After Everything is as sexually charged as the films that came before it. In After Everything, Hardin travels to Portugal to mend his relationship with Nathalie. Why, you ask? He wrote a book about his ex, Tessa. As usual, tensions rise when business mixes with pleasure.

3. You Hurt My Feelings

What’s sexier than honesty? In You Hurt My Feelings, a writer's marriage is put to the test when she overhears her husband talking about her latest novel. The result is a comedic take on marriage and intimacy.

4. The Perfect Find

Sometimes, an unexpected suitor is all you need to heat things up. In The Perfect Match, Gabrielle Union stars as Jenna, a 40-year-old woman who hits rock bottom after she is fired from her dream job. While searching for a new gig, she begins sleeping with a younger man. But their rendezvous is cut short when she learns his mother is her new boss.

5. Passages

To add—or not to add—a third? That is the question in Passages, a film about a gay couple whose marriage is uprooted after one of them has an affair with a woman. I won't spoil anything else, because what happens next will shock you.

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6. Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part 1

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One might not be an obvious choice, but it’s sexier than you’d think. The film follows Ethan Hunt (Cruise) on yet another mission to save humanity. While hunting bad guys, he falls for his teammate Isla Frost, which inevitably complicates their mission.

7. No Hard Feelings

This delightful romantic comedy follows Maddie (Jennifer Lawrence), a woman who’s trying to save her home from foreclosure. In a fit of desperation, she responds to a wealthy couple's ad asking for a young woman to “date” their 19-year-old son. After a quick interview, Maddie accepts the job, but there’s a catch: in order to secure her paycheck, she’ll have to take things a bit further than expected. (Don't make us spell it out, people.)

8. Magic Mike's Last Dance

I’ll say it: the latest Magic Mike film is the best of the series. Magic Mike’s Last Dance is both charming and hot, with a mix of sweat-worthy dance moves and witty humor that will keep you entertained from start to finish. The film reunites us with Mike Lane (Channing Tatum), who’s financially struggling after a shoddy business deal falls through. His luck changes when he meets Maxandra, a wealthy socialite, who hires him to run her new strip club in London.

9. Money Shot: The Pornhub Story

Pornhub is (unfortunately) known around the world as one of the leading porn distributors. Millions of people visit the site every day, but few know much about the adult entertainers who grace the screen. Money Shot: The Pornhub Story provides an exclusive look behind the scenes of the platform while investigating the many scandals and trafficking accusations tied to it. The Pornhub Story isn't sexy in the traditional sense—but it is full of twists and turns.

10. Infinity Pool

OK, so maybe a gruesome horror movie isn’t the sexiest thing in the world. But... this one has an orgy. That counts for something, right? In all seriousness, Infinity Pool is a dark—and sometimes seductive—film that takes some gory turns. If that’s not for you, keep scrolling! If that's what you're into, prepare to see what happens when an idyllic vacation goes horribly wrong.