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Speaking of Sex

Speaking of Sex

Because life has its ups and downs.

20015.41h 37m

Overview

A counselor, an expert on depression, and two attorneys try to help a couple who have marital problems.

Directed by John McNaughton
Written by Gary Tieche
Produced by Rob Scheidlinger, Alain Sarde, Pierre Edelman
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Top Cast

James Spader

James Spader

Dr. Roger Klink

Lara Flynn Boyle

Lara Flynn Boyle

Dr. Emily Paige

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Ezri Stovall

Melora Walters

Melora Walters

Melinda

Megan Mullally

Megan Mullally

Jennifer Klink

Nathaniel Arcand

Nathaniel Arcand

Calvin

Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman

Sheriff Panghorn

Jay Mohr

Jay Mohr

Dan

Greg Pitts

Greg Pitts

Deputy Trousdale

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Connie Barker

Themes & Keywords

depressionsexuality

About Speaking of Sex

Speaking of Sex is a comedy, romance film released in 2001 exploring themes of depression, sexuality. Directed by John McNaughton, it stars James Spader, Lara Flynn Boyle, Bill Murray. A counselor, an expert on depression, and two attorneys try to help a couple who have marital problems.

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