Best movies like Inserts
Last updated March 2024
Looking for movies like Inserts? Offer your expertise to steer others to tv series and movies you've already viewed that might appeal to them too. Support expanding the assembly of people recommending videos to one another. We encourage your participation!
Plot Summary:
A young, once-great Hollywood film director refuses to accept changing times during the early 1930s, and confines himself to his decaying mansion to make silent porn flicks.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 117 min
Plot tags: sexy, erotic, psychological, tense, clever, serious, realistic, disturbing, talky, gloomy
Best tv shows and movies like Inserts (1975):
Similar in 76%
Quiet Days in Hollywood (1997)
Plot Summary:
Behind the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown exists a harsh reality. Lolita (Hilary Swank) is a streetwalker hustling for business on Hollywood Blvd. Julie (Meta Golding) is a waitress coping with a sexual assault. And Peter (Peter Dobson) is struggling to come to terms with his sexuality. Their lives touch each other in ways they never expected in this drama co-starring Chad Lowe, Natasha Gregson Wagner and Jake Busey.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 447
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Germany
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: erotic drama, serious, realistic, sexual, sexy
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 82%
Hurlyburly (1998)
Plot Summary:
Based on a play by David Rabe, Hurlyburly is about the intersecting lives of several Hollywood players and wannabes, whose dysfunctional personal lives are more interesting than anything they're peddling to the studios.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 122 min
Plot tags: talky, dark comedy, captivating, cynical, philosophical, psychological, clever, humorous, independent film, twisted
Similar in 86%
The Wild Party (1975)
Plot Summary:
Loosely based on the Fatty Arbuckle scandal, an aging silent movie comic star tries for a comeback by staging a wild party that turns into a sexual free-for-all. The comic ends up killing his mistress and her latest boyfriend.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 781
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: grindhouse, independent film, sentimental, serious, realistic, stylized, gloomy, period drama
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 88%
The Libertine (1968)
Plot Summary:
A sexy widow discovers her late husband had a secret apartment where he cheated on her. Now she decides to used the same apartment to explore her own sexuality.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 822
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: erotic, sexy, serious, realistic, sexual, cult film, italian comedy
Similar in 81%
I Am an S+M Writer (2000)
Plot Summary:
Kurosaki (Ren Osugi) is an erotic novelist who uses his editor and a hired model to act out scenarios in his living room he will use for inspiration in his writing. His wife Shizuko (YĂ´ko Hoshi) calls him a pervert but we soon learn that what bothers her is that she feels her husband has intellectualized his carnal desires and she feels physically neglected. Shizuko tries to make him jealous, or simply goes after what she desires with someone else. At first she brings home a Caucasian English teacher but soon zeros in on her husband's editor after witnessing his accomplished S&M rope tying technique. Kurosaki's first response is anger, then forgiveness, then he decides to use the affair as inspiration for his current work in progress. He demands that his editor continue the affair and recount all the sordid details to him. He slaps his editor upside the head, then forgives him and offers him a drink each time before they get to work.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 271
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, sexual, sexy
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 88%
Rated R (2008)
Plot Summary:
Madrid, Spain, 1975. Sandra, Lina and Eva are three beautiful women who work as actresses in erotic movies. After meeting during a shoot, they become friends and begin to share experiences, concerns and successes in an era of increasing openness, although true freedom is still far away and demands a price hard to pay.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 382
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Spain
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: erotic, humorous, sexy, serious, realistic, sexual
Similar in 76%
The Adjuster (1991)
Plot Summary:
An uptight insurance man and his film-censor wife become a kinky couple's landlords.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: realistic, witty, semi serious, erotic, entertaining, dark comedy, disturbing, sexy, social, anamorphic
Similar in 85%
Sunset Strip (2000)
Plot Summary:
A day in Hollywood, 1972, with young people looking for the 24 hours that will change their lives. Zach will open that night for a British rocker at Whisky a Go-Go; he lives in a canyon and plays impromptu duets with a mysterious guitarist he doesn't see. Tammy is a costume designer, open to quick sex with the various rockers she works with and loved from afar by Michael, a photographer recovering from a case of the clap. His good friend is Felix, a morose, alcoholic songwriter. On hand for comic relief is Marty Shapiro, a fast-talking record producer. Getting ready for the gig at the club, Zach's performance, and the early-morning aftermath comprise the film.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: captivating, semi serious, sentimental, humorous, realistic, sexy, erotic, sexual
Similar in 77%
Torremolinos 73 (2003)
Plot Summary:
Set in 1973 Spain, a struggling encyclopedia salesman and his wife take advantage of an offer to make adult films. The act turns him into an aspring legit filmmaker and her into an international sex symbol.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Spain, Denmark
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: humorous, erotic, atmospheric, funny, semi serious, clever, sexual, realistic, crying, sex comedy
Similar in 86%
The Pornographer (1999)
Plot Summary:
A socially inept man's amateur porn film wins him a contract with a small-time pornography distribution company, where he faces a series of moral crises and is forced to face his own porn addiction.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 845
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: erotic, sensual, psychological, sincere, serious, captivating, realistic, contemplative, sexual, independent film
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 83%
Postcards from the Edge (1990)
Plot Summary:
Substance-addicted Hollywood actress Suzanne Vale is on the skids. After a spell at a detox centre her film company insists as a condition of continuing to employ her that she live with her mother Doris Mann, herself once a star and now a champion drinker. Such a set-up is bad news for Suzanne who has struggled for years to get out of her mother's shadow, and who finds her mother still treats her like a child. Despite these problems - and further ones to do with the men in in her life - Suzanne can begin to see the funny side of her situation, and it also starts to occur to her that not only do daughters have mothers, mothers do too.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 19000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, melancholic, sentimental, realistic, clever, witty, talky, funny, dark comedy
Similar in 85%
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Mork & Mindy' (2005)
Plot Summary:
An inside look at the ABC sitcom which turned Robin Williams into a star in 1978.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 489
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, sentimental, sitcom
Similar in 82%
Ellie Parker (2005)
Plot Summary:
Ellie Parker, an aspiring actress from Australia, lives a hectic Hollywood lifestyle, perpetually trying to land the role that will elevate her career. Living with her lothario musician boyfriend, Justin, Ellie is far from happy, finding support primarily from her friend Sam. But when Ellie meets Chris after a minor traffic accident, she sees new potential for both romance and her life in general.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: semi serious, neurotic, humorous, realistic, witty, mockumentary, psychological, clever, offbeat, biting
Similar in 86%
Man of the Year (2002)
Plot Summary:
Bill is the guest of honor as the "Man of the Year". A very successful head of a large energy firm, he is a man with many dark secrets. His best friend, Stuart, hosts the party at his ritzy ultra modern Hollywood Hills home. During the course of the night, secrets will be revealed, trusts will be broken and relationships will change forever.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 236
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, talky, semi serious, clever, biting
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 85%
My Favorite Year (1982)
Plot Summary:
Benjy Stone is the junior writer on the top rated variety/comedy show, in the mid 50s (the early years). Alan Swann, an Erol Flynn type actor with a drinking problem is to be that weeks guest star.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: funny, touching, humorous, witty, parody, sincere, offbeat, sentimental, feel good, realistic
Similar in 80%
The Private Public (2001)
Plot Summary:
Two college seniors on the cusp of graduation meet after being mistakenly thrown in jail after a bar fight. They team up to make a documentary short that exposes a famous professor as a sexual offender, and their lives are soon thrown into turmoil.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 78
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: sexy, serious, realistic, suspenseful, independent film, sexual
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 87%
Stardust Memories (1980)
Plot Summary:
While attending a retrospect of his work, a filmmaker recalls his life and his loves: the inspirations for his films.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 24000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: black and white, philosophical, cult classic, clever, humorous, surreal, witty, talky, postmodern, existential
Similar in 89%
Quiet Days in Clichy (1970)
Plot Summary:
Jens Jorgen Thorsen's freewheeling adaptation of Henry Miller's notorious novel offered a different kind of American in Paris and pushed the boundaries of sex on the screen.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Denmark
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: erotic, sexy, black and white, serious, realistic, sexual, banned film, banned, masterpiece, sexploitation film
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 75%
Intimate Affairs (2001)
Plot Summary:
When a scholar, is haunted by an overwhelming desire to understand the mystery of sex, he decides to conduct an investigation. With two beautiful assistants joining the case, the stakes are raised.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Germany
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating, talky, psychological, witty, semi serious, sexy, erotic, clever, realistic
Similar in 90%
3-D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy (2011)
Plot Summary:
The story is loosely based on a 17th century erotic Chinese story named The Carnal Prayer Mat and follows a young scholar named Yangsheng who gets married to the beautiful daughter of a local merchant. When their sex life proves unsatisfactory, Yangsheng leaves home and journeys to the Pavilion of Ultimate Bliss.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 129 min
Plot tags: erotic, sexy, sensual, serious, realistic, parody, captivating, sex comedy, sexual, sexploitation film
Similar in 88%
Sex Is Comedy (2002)
Plot Summary:
A director struggles with a difficult sex scene between a young actor and actress who can't stand one another. Aided by her loyal assistant, she is hell-bent on getting the scene right without compromise.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: France, Portugal
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: stylized, melancholic, art house, serious, sexy, clever, sexual, erotic, realistic, experimental
Similar in 82%
Homework (1991)
Plot Summary:
Virginia is taking a class at film school, and has decided on her solo project for the class. She will secretly film herself and her ex-husband Marcelo with a candid camera while they make love.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 817
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Mexico
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: erotic, sexy, sensual, erotic drama, steamy, sex comedy, clever, humorous, realistic, semi serious
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 83%
The Pornographer (2001)
Plot Summary:
Jacques Laurent made pornographic films in the 1970s and 80's, but had put that aside for 20 years. His artistic ideas, born of the '60s counter-culture, had elevated the entire genre. Older and paunchier, he is now directing a porno again. Jacques's artistry clashes with his financially-troubled producer's ideas about shooting hard-core sex. Jacques has been estranged from his son Joseph for years, since the son first learned the nature of the family business. They are now speaking again. Joseph and his friends want to recapture the idealism of 1968 with a protest. Separated from his wife, Jacques strives for personal renewal with plans to build a new house by himself.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama
Country: France, Canada
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: erotic, serious, realistic, sexy, captivating, art house, terrifying, sexual, hot
Similar in 78%
Destricted (2006)
Plot Summary:
A compilation of erotic films intended to illuminate the points where art meets sexuality.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: erotic, anthology, thought provoking, serious, avant garde, controversial, underground film, realistic, experimental, contemplative
Similar in 84%
Dangerous Game (1993)
Plot Summary:
A New York film director, working on his latest movie in Los Angeles, begins to reflect the actions in his movie and real life, especially when he begins an affair with the lead actress.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Drama
Country: Italy, USA
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: psychological, sexy, melancholic, erotic, rough, art house, independent film, erotic drama, bleak, serious
Similar in 78%
Rated X (2000)
Plot Summary:
Based on the true story of Jim and Artie Mitchell, two brothers who entered the porn industry in the early 60's. After creating such legendary porn films as "Behind the Green Door" and "Inside Marily Chambers", they later became addicted to drugs and began a downward spiral leading to bankruptcy and murder.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 115 min
Plot tags: sexy, psychological, intense, tense, cynical, rough, serious, realistic, surprise ending, independent film
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 89%
I Really Hate My Job (2007)
Plot Summary:
'Every day is another day closer to the day I'll never have to do this again.' Five women, one restaurant, one night, one birthday, one breakdown. Then the phone rings. A famous actor is coming for dinner. I Really Hate My Job is the story of an evening in a café in London's Soho.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: semi serious, humorous, realistic, talky, independent film, clever, offbeat, witty
Similar in 86%
All Ladies Do It (1992)
Plot Summary:
Diana is a Roman wife happily married to sympathetic Paolo but she is keen on playing benign games of seduction with other men while resisting the advances of chic lingerie shop owner Silvio. She narrates her adventures to Paolo in order to stimulate their otherwise monotonous sexual life. However, under the influence of her lesbian friend Antonietta and raunchy sister Nadia, Diana starts to move the ongoings further while Paolo is still prone to believing that events narrated by her are merely fantasies.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: sexy, erotic, sexual, entertaining, light, romantic, art house, transgressive, realistic, sex comedy
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 78%
In Bed (2005)
Plot Summary:
It all begins at a party in Santiago, Chile, when a seemingly innocent gesture -- the offer of a ride home -- ends in a passionate night of lovemaking and intense conversation for young singles Bruno and Daniela. Shacked up at a flea-bitten motel for a one-night stand, the pair lingers deep into the night, alternating between powerful physical encounters and an ever-deepening emotional connection.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama
Country: Chile, Germany
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: erotic, sexy, sensual, serious, realistic, talky, sexual, explicit, romantic drama, erotic drama
Similar in 86%
Cheeky (2000)
Plot Summary:
While scouting out apartments in London for her Venetian boyfriend, Carla rents an apartment that overlooks the Thames. There she meet the lesbian hyper-horny real estate agent Moira.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: erotic, sexy, sexual, sex comedy, sensual, humorous, captivating, entertaining, romantic, realistic
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)