13 Worst Sex Scenes in Movies Ever

Sex scenes in films range from subtle and tasteful to downright laughable and awkward. Despite Hollywood's attractive actors, advanced editing and moody lighting, sometimes it goes completely wrong. Here are some of the most disastrous sex scenes in film, watched with a shake of the head rather than passion.

Posted by Kevin · 10 votes · September 3, 2026

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#1

Gigli

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Gigli gives us perhaps the most unforgettable movie line ever with 'It's turkey time. Gobble gobble,' spoken by Jennifer Lopez's character, a lesbian hitwoman who can't resist Ben Affleck's character. The line introduces one of the most awkward love scenes ever filmed.

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Howard the Duck

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Howard the Duck takes interspecies intimacy to an uncomfortable level with a scene in which Lea Thompson gets intimate with an alien duck-like creature, which many viewers would rather forget.

#3

Bad Teacher

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The clothed dry-humping scene in Bad Teacher contains many moments you'd rather forget, including awkward moaning, denim friction and Justin Timberlake's facial expressions.

#4

Maps to the Stars

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In Maps to the Stars, Julianne Moore's character explicitly asks Robert Pattinson to satisfy her, leading to a very awkward scene in a car by the roadside, made worse by what she does afterward.

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Body of Evidence

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Madonna and Willem Dafoe explore the limits of erotic experimentation with hot wax in Body of Evidence, a scene far removed from traditional romance that raises more questions than it answers.

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Showgirls

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Showgirls goes over the top with a swimming pool scene full of unrealistic movements and sounds, more like a bad dream than a cinematic highlight.

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Avatar

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Two giant blue beings getting intimate in Avatar doesn't reach any erotic peak, especially with the unusual intertwining of hair braids as an attempt at intimacy.

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The Room

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The Room adds an awkward love scene to its reputation as one of the worst films ever, with execution that raises more questions than answers.

#9

Basic Instinct 2

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The sequel to Basic Instinct opens with a risky scene in a speeding car that ends in a tragic accident, far from a fairy-tale ending.

#10

Wet Hot American Summer

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The exaggerated expressions in Wet Hot American Summer make the scene more comic than erotic, leaving an awkward feeling.

#11

Damage

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Having an affair with your son's fiancée is already questionable, but Damage takes it to an uncomfortable level with Jeremy Irons and Juliette Binoche in a clumsy, grappling encounter that's far from passionate.

#12

What Women Want

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What Women Want gives us a Mel Gibson encounter full of clichés, and a loud climax that offers more questions than erotic tension.

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Watchmen

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Using Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' during a lengthy scene in Watchmen leads to an awkward mix of emotions, far from the intended sensuality or romance.

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