2 Movies Directed by Ben Lewin

Paperback Romance

Paperback Romance

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1997-08-15

Languages:

English

Countries:

Australia

Runtime:

88 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.3 (333 Reviews)

Director:

Ben Lewin

Fullplot:

Sophie, a writer of racy romance novels, is working on one of her stories in the library, when Eddie overhears her. Sophie, embarrassed by her paralyzed leg from childhood polio, spurns his advances, but when Sophie breaks her leg, she has the perfect way of hiding her disability from Eddie. As Sophie struggles to win over Eddie and hide her disability, Eddie's jealous fiance and a police officer investigating a jewel heist threaten their relationship.

The Sessions

The Sessions

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-11-16

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

95 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (34688 Reviews)

Director:

Ben Lewin

Cast:

Writer:

Ben Lewin (written for the screen by)

Mark O'Brien (article)

Fullplot:

At the age of 38, Mark O'Brien, a man who uses an iron lung, decides he no longer wishes to be a virgin. With the help of his therapist and his priest, he contacts Cheryl Cohen-Greene, a professional sex surrogate and a typical soccer mom with a house, a mortgage and a husband. Inspired by a true story, The Sessions, follows the fascinating relationship which evolves between Cheryl and Mark as she takes him on his journey to manhood.

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