The 34 Most Arousing Sexy Movies of All Time

Ryan Gosling in various states of undress, Richard Gere and Julia Roberts getting down on the piano, Edward and Bella breaking the bed — and more!

21 March, 2018
The 34 Most Arousing Sexy Movies of All Time

Ryan Gosling in various states of undress, Richard Gere and Julia Roberts getting down on the piano, Edward and Bella breaking the bed — and more!

<i>Crazy Stupid Love</i>

There is only one man — other than Patrick Swayze himself, may he rest in peace — who could make the Dirty Dancing lift feel like legitimate foreplay: Shirtless Ryan Gosling.

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1Crazy Stupid Love

There is only one man — other than Patrick Swayze himself, may he rest in peace — who could make the Dirty Dancing lift feel like legitimate foreplay: Shirtless Ryan Gosling.

Watch it now.

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<i>Dirty Dancing</i>

Pelvises rocking in unison. Crawling all over the floor to the sounds of "Love is Strange." That flash of Swayze's bum. Dirty dancing indeed!

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2Dirty Dancing

Pelvises rocking in unison. Crawling all over the floor to the sounds of "Love is Strange." That flash of Swayze's bum. Dirty dancing indeed!

Watch it now.

<i>Pretty Woman</i>

Because what's not arousing about late-night piano sex in a five-star hotel with Richard Gere?

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3Pretty Woman

Because what's not arousing about late-night piano sex in a five-star hotel with Richard Gere?

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<i>In the Cut</i>

Mark Ruffalo's mustache? Yeah, not the sexiest. Mark Ruffalo going down on Meg Ryan? Completely hot.

4In the Cut

Mark Ruffalo's mustache? Yeah, not the sexiest. Mark Ruffalo going down on Meg Ryan? Completely hot.

<i>Little Children</i>
NotSorry.

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5Little ChildrenNotSorry.

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<i>Fear</i>

In which Kate Winslet and Patrick Wilson get it on in a laundry room. No, they don't use the buzzing washing machine as a gigantic vibrator (missed opportunity), but still hot to see Patrick in full thrust mode.

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6Fear

In which Kate Winslet and Patrick Wilson get it on in a laundry room. No, they don't use the buzzing washing machine as a gigantic vibrator (missed opportunity), but still hot to see Patrick in full thrust mode.

Watch it now.

<i>Cruel Intentions</i>

In fact, getting to third base on a roller coaster might be treacherous. But when Marky Mark and Reese Witherspoon pull it off in Fear — to the sweet sounds of The Sundays' "Wild Horses" — it was an eye-opening moment for each of us. Nicole forever!

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7Cruel Intentions

In fact, getting to third base on a roller coaster might be treacherous. But when Marky Mark and Reese Witherspoon pull it off in Fear — to the sweet sounds of The Sundays' "Wild Horses" — it was an eye-opening moment for each of us. Nicole forever!

Watch it now.

<i>Twilight</i>

Speaking of Reese "American Citizen" Witherspoon, several Cosmo staffers would like to report that seeing Reese lose her virginity to Ryan/Sebastian led directly to their having sex for the first time. So, thanks?

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8Twilight

Speaking of Reese "American Citizen" Witherspoon, several Cosmo staffers would like to report that seeing Reese lose her virginity to Ryan/Sebastian led directly to their having sex for the first time. So, thanks?

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<i>Mulholland Drive</i>

All told, it was pretty cheesy, but they broke the bed, you guys! And this is the closest we'll get to Twilight porn. Actually we take that back because Fifty Shades of Grey is EDWARD/BELLA FAN FICTION! Just a friendly reminder.

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9Mulholland Drive

All told, it was pretty cheesy, but they broke the bed, you guys! And this is the closest we'll get to Twilight porn. Actually we take that back because Fifty Shades of Grey is EDWARD/BELLA FAN FICTION! Just a friendly reminder.

Watch it now.

<i>Savages</i>

Naomi Watts and Laura Harring making passionate love is basically the most gorgeous, highest-end girl-on-girl erotica you'll ever see. End of story.

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10Savages

Naomi Watts and Laura Harring making passionate love is basically the most gorgeous, highest-end girl-on-girl erotica you'll ever see. End of story.

Watch it now.

<i>The Notebook</i>

Asked for the sex scenes that make her want to drop trou, Cosmo reader Katie B. simply said: "Blake Lively and Tim Riggins in Savages." That about sums it up.

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11The Notebook

Asked for the sex scenes that make her want to drop trou, Cosmo reader Katie B. simply said: "Blake Lively and Tim Riggins in Savages." That about sums it up.

Watch it now.

<i> 9 1/2 Weeks</i>

At once a tearjerker and nether region tickler, RyGos and Rach's post-rain sex is one for the books, from his furtive pantyhose yank to the wall slam heard 'round the world. [Insert "soaking wet" joke here.]

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12 9 1/2 Weeks

At once a tearjerker and nether region tickler, RyGos and Rach's post-rain sex is one for the books, from his furtive pantyhose yank to the wall slam heard 'round the world. [Insert "soaking wet" joke here.]

Watch it now.

<i>Risky Business</i>

You may know Mickey Rourke as someone who does not arouse you, but let it be known that back in the day he was a stud who ran through the entire Cosmo Kama Sutra with Kim Basinger in this kinky flick for the ages. Dude was essentially the original Christian Grey, blindfolding Basinger and tantalizing her with an ice cube.

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13Risky Business

You may know Mickey Rourke as someone who does not arouse you, but let it be known that back in the day he was a stud who ran through the entire Cosmo Kama Sutra with Kim Basinger in this kinky flick for the ages. Dude was essentially the original Christian Grey, blindfolding Basinger and tantalizing her with an ice cube.

Watch it now.

<i>Top Gun</i>

Phil Collins's "In the Air Tonight" is playing. There is aggressive thigh caressing. Tom Cruise, not yet a scientologist, puts his hand up Rebecca DeMornay's skirt. And they're on an empty train the whole time. Trust us, it works.

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14Top Gun

Phil Collins's "In the Air Tonight" is playing. There is aggressive thigh caressing. Tom Cruise, not yet a scientologist, puts his hand up Rebecca DeMornay's skirt. And they're on an empty train the whole time. Trust us, it works.

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<i>Ghost</i>

Speaking of Tom Cruise ... he and Kelly McGillis in Top Gun. Take my breath away, indeed!

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15Ghost

Speaking of Tom Cruise ... he and Kelly McGillis in Top Gun. Take my breath away, indeed!

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<i>The Lucky One</i>

Yeah, we're back on Swayze. If his pottery wheel skillz are any indication, boy was an amazing faux lover. Molly, you in danger of multiple orgasms, girl.

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16The Lucky One

Yeah, we're back on Swayze. If his pottery wheel skillz are any indication, boy was an amazing faux lover. Molly, you in danger of multiple orgasms, girl.

Watch it now.

<i>Match Point</i>

Our research tells us that the beefy Zac Efron/Taylor Schilling outdoor shower scene is an instant classic. We'd have to agree.

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17Match Point

Our research tells us that the beefy Zac Efron/Taylor Schilling outdoor shower scene is an instant classic. We'd have to agree.

Watch it now.

<i>Atonement</i>

Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Scarlet Johansson are both maniacs in this movie, but there's something about their forbidden, highly charged, apartment-ruining sex that just does it for us in a super-sick way.

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18Atonement

Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Scarlet Johansson are both maniacs in this movie, but there's something about their forbidden, highly charged, apartment-ruining sex that just does it for us in a super-sick way.

Watch it now.

<i>Unfaithful</i>

It's like an X-rated version of Clue: "Keira and James McAvoy in the library. With their clothes off."

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19Unfaithful

It's like an X-rated version of Clue: "Keira and James McAvoy in the library. With their clothes off."

Watch it now.

<i>Titanic</i>

If stranger sex in public restrooms is your thang (no judgment), this is the naughty movie for you. Olivier Martinez and Diane Lane embark on a torrid, torrid affair in which they cannot keep their paws off each other.

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20Titanic

If stranger sex in public restrooms is your thang (no judgment), this is the naughty movie for you. Olivier Martinez and Diane Lane embark on a torrid, torrid affair in which they cannot keep their paws off each other.

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<i>A History of Violence</i>

Sometimes it's the quiet, sensual scenes that really get us going. For example: Jack and Rose's sweaty backseat lovemaking ... and that single, telltale handprint).

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21A History of Violence

Sometimes it's the quiet, sensual scenes that really get us going. For example: Jack and Rose's sweaty backseat lovemaking ... and that single, telltale handprint).

Watch it now.

<i>Black Swan</i>

Viggo Mortensen and Maria Bello beg the question: Has there ever been more fervent cinematic sex? Suddenly you'll actually want to attack your man on a stairway.

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22Black Swan

Viggo Mortensen and Maria Bello beg the question: Has there ever been more fervent cinematic sex? Suddenly you'll actually want to attack your man on a stairway.

Watch it now.

<i>Y Tu Mama Tambien</i>

For those brief moments when Mila Kunis went down on Natalie Portman, this film didn't absolutely terrify us to our core!

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23Y Tu Mama Tambien

For those brief moments when Mila Kunis went down on Natalie Portman, this film didn't absolutely terrify us to our core!

Watch it now.

<i>Love and Other Drugs</i>

Because Gael García Bernal is Mexico's answer to Gosling — and his copious road trip fornicating leaves pretty much nothing to the imagination.

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24Love and Other Drugs

Because Gael García Bernal is Mexico's answer to Gosling — and his copious road trip fornicating leaves pretty much nothing to the imagination.

Watch it now.

<i>Eyes Wide Shut</i>

Gyllenhaal and Hathaway bare all (and by all we mean, her perky boobs and his supple butt) in this rom-com. Next to riding in his vicinity at SoulCycle, this halfway decent movie will be the closest you'll get the sexing Jake yourself.

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25Eyes Wide Shut

Gyllenhaal and Hathaway bare all (and by all we mean, her perky boobs and his supple butt) in this rom-com. Next to riding in his vicinity at SoulCycle, this halfway decent movie will be the closest you'll get the sexing Jake yourself.

Watch it now.

<i>Body Heat</i>

What else can we say except this mindfuck ... makes you want to fuck.

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26Body Heat

What else can we say except this mindfuck ... makes you want to fuck.

Watch it now.

<i>Brokeback Mountain</i>

This 1981 classic is one for the sex scene hall of fame with its literally steamy, sweaty, Floridian eff-fests between Kathleen Turner and William Hurt.

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27Brokeback Mountain

This 1981 classic is one for the sex scene hall of fame with its literally steamy, sweaty, Floridian eff-fests between Kathleen Turner and William Hurt.

Watch it now.

<i>Fifty Shades of Grey</i>

Jack and Ennis have the most devastatingly beautiful love.

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28Fifty Shades of Grey

Jack and Ennis have the most devastatingly beautiful love.

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<i>Love and Basketball</i>

The main issue with Fifty Shades of Grey is that there are simply too many hot sex scenes to choose from.

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29Love and Basketball

The main issue with Fifty Shades of Grey is that there are simply too many hot sex scenes to choose from.

Watch them all now.

<i>Reality Bites</i>

The only thing hotter than basketball is love.

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30Reality Bites

The only thing hotter than basketball is love.

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<i>Blue Valentine</i>

The angst of graduating college! A man who can't commit! A love triangle! What could be sexier than that?

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31Blue Valentine

The angst of graduating college! A man who can't commit! A love triangle! What could be sexier than that?

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<i>Dear John</i>

Blue Valentine, albeit depressing, is one of the sexiest movies of our time. So sexy, in fact, the film was rated NC-17.

Watch a low quality version here or watch an extremely NSFW compilation of all the movie's sex scenes here.

32Dear John

Blue Valentine, albeit depressing, is one of the sexiest movies of our time. So sexy, in fact, the film was rated NC-17.

Watch a low quality version here or watch an extremely NSFW compilation of all the movie's sex scenes here.

<i>Something New</i>

OK, technically this is just a kissing scene, but Savannah and John's love is so beautiful, it's bound to turn you on.

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33Something New

OK, technically this is just a kissing scene, but Savannah and John's love is so beautiful, it's bound to turn you on.

Watch it now.

<i>Troy</i>

This unsung hero of hot movies stars Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker as lovahs who appear to tantric sex all over her house, complete with candles, massage oil and all manner of sensuality.

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34Troy

This unsung hero of hot movies stars Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker as lovahs who appear to tantric sex all over her house, complete with candles, massage oil and all manner of sensuality.

Watch it now.

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