Sex and the City

R

Released May 30, 2008

2 hr. 25 min.

Romance

Comedy

List

50%

183 Reviews

Tomatometer

77%

250,000+ Ratings

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Four years after the earlier adventures of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her best gal pals, she and her intermittent lover, Big (Chris Noth), are in a committed relationship. Samantha (Kim Cattrall), having survived cancer, has a monogamous relationship with Smith Jerrod. Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and her husband live on Park Avenue, and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), now in Brooklyn, feels the pressure of family life.

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Critics Consensus

Sex and the City loses steam in the transition to the big screen, but will still thrill fans of the show.

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Ashley O

It was like fan fiction for the television show. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but it did not have quite the same relatable day-to-day beat that gave the show its appeal.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/16/24

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Dakota L

Funny. Sam is the best.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/13/24

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Lou T

Let me preface this review by saying I have never seen any of the show or had any previous knowledge of this franchise. While this is not a film I would normally watch, my wife wanted to watch this and I was skeptical going in. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was easy to jump in, 10 years of storytelling missed, and still easily got invested in each character. With a simple love story plot, my only complaint is that it is dragged out and begins to feel like multiple TV episodes stitched together, rather than a full film. All of the actresses are very well into their character and the bond they have feels genuine and they make it a delightful time. Did it convince me to go back and catch up? No, but it was a fun 2 1/2 hours spent and can easily be enjoyed by fans and newbies.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/27/23

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Erica H

There are elements of this movie that are really good. There are elements that are really bad. It's something to watch. The scene where Samantha is feeding Carrie always melts my heart. Anywho, I think I understand why the movie was written the way it was but it seems a bit lazy. I'm a fan of the series. After all of this time, Carrie deserved her dream wedding.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/17/23

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Jason A

If this influences anyone on how adult women should behave then that's a sad indictment on the film. Embarrassingly sad and dysfunction human beings.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/11/23

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Emma C

It took me a while to warm up to this movie, but I love it now and, actually, it finishes off the series quite nicely. I'm not sure Steve needed to have an affair, that really wasn't his character, I think they could have found a better story there. Just reminds me of me and my friends watching this. The sequel to this was not necessary and it should have ended here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/23

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Michael Patrick King

Director

Sarah Jessica Parker

Carrie Bradshaw

Kim Cattrall

Samantha Jones

Chris Noth

Mr. Big

Kristin Davis

Charlotte York Goldenblatt

Cynthia Nixon

Miranda Hobbes

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

No, it doesn't break new ground, but it does know its own ground perfectly.

Aug 23, 2018

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

... the movie was truly gratifying and fed our SATC appetite, at least until the sequel coming up (can't wait!).

Rated: B+

Sep 12, 2017

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Joshua Rothkopf

Time Out

Rated: 4/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Rachel Wagner

Hallmarkies Podcast

Like watching 3 episodes of the show. It's fine

Jan 1, 2023

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

Sex and the City is both titillating and conformist. For three of the characters at least, conventional love and marriage apparently bring life's challenges to an end.

Feb 13, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Quite possibly the longest film ever made - or at least it feels that way.

Rated: 4/10

Nov 28, 2020

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Synopsis

Four years after the earlier adventures of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her best gal pals, she and her intermittent lover, Big (Chris Noth), are in a committed relationship. Samantha (Kim Cattrall), having survived cancer, has a monogamous relationship with Smith Jerrod. Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and her husband live on Park Avenue, and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), now in Brooklyn, feels the pressure of family life.

Director: Michael Patrick King
Executive Producer: Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener, Kathryn Busby, Jonathan Filley
Screenwriter: Michael Patrick King
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Darren Star, HBO Films
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 30, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 29, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $152.6M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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