sex, lies, and videotape

Ann, a frustrated wife, enters into counseling due to a troubled marriage. Unbeknownst to her, her husband John has begun an affair with her sister. When John’s best friend Graham arrives, his penchant for interviewing women about their sex lives forever changes John and Ann’s rocky marriage.

Despite its limited budget of $1.2M, sex, lies, and videotape became a box office phenomenon, earning $24.7M worldwide—a remarkable 1962% return. The film's compelling narrative attracted moviegoers, demonstrating that strong storytelling can transcend budget limitations.