Movie

The Sessions

“The festival hit of the year!”

★ 6.9(614)20121h 35m

The Sessions is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ben Lewin
Release date: 2012-05-02
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $9,138,338
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Such Much Films

The Sessions — trailer

About The Sessions

The Sessions is a 2012 movie in the Drama, Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Ben Lewin, starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 614 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sessions in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Though a childhood bout with polio left him dependent on an iron lung, Mark O'Brien maintains a career as a journalist and poet. A writing assignment dealing with sex and the disabled piques Mark's curiosity, and he decides to investigate the possibility of experiencing sex himself. When his overtures toward a caregiver scare her away, he books an appointment with sex surrogate Cheryl Cohen-Greene to lose his virginity.

Cast

John Hawkes

Mark

Helen Hunt

Cheryl

William H. Macy

Father Brendan

Moon Bloodgood

Vera

Annika Marks

Amanda

Adam Arkin

Josh

Rhea Perlman

Mikvah Lady

W. Earl Brown

Rod

Robin Weigert

Susan

Blake Lindsley

Dr. Laura White

Ming Lo

Clerk

Rusty Schwimmer

Joan

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sessions in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Sessions on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is The Sessions on Netflix?+

The Sessions is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is The Sessions?+

The Sessions has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Sessions?+

The Sessions stars John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood and Annika Marks.

When did The Sessions come out?+

The Sessions is a 2012 movie directed by Ben Lewin.

What genre is The Sessions?+

The Sessions is Drama, Romance and Comedy film.

Who directed The Sessions?+

The Sessions was directed by Ben Lewin.