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Beyond Vanilla (2003): Ratings

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Beyond Vanilla is a 2003 documentary directed by Claes Lilja. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
60%
Metascore
37
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Beyond Vanilla (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Claes Lilja
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Beyond Vanilla About?

The premise of Beyond Vanilla without spoilers.

Filmmaker Claes Lilja’s documentary explores the complexities of human desire and sexuality beyond conventional norms. Through intimate interviews and revealing performances, the film candidly examines diverse perspectives and experiences. It pushes boundaries to spark a nuanced discussion about identity, connection, and what it means to live authentically.

Beyond Vanilla Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • interview
  • sexual practices
  • sexuality
  • knife play
  • instruction
  • how to instruction
  • demonstration
  • flogging
  • fire
  • s&m
  • golden shower
  • fisting
+21 more
  • bondage
  • unusual sex act
  • transcendence
  • taboo sex
  • scatological
  • porn star
  • penis pump
  • gomorrahy
  • fetish sex
  • electric shock
  • catheter
  • blood
  • bdsm
  • water sports
  • unusual sex acts
  • fetish
  • sadism
  • piercing
  • gay
  • bondage equipment
  • anal sex
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Crew

The Director of Beyond Vanilla

Directed by Claes Lilja.

Ratings

Beyond Vanilla Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Beyond Vanilla 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

Cars

Cars in Beyond Vanilla

7 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria and the 1997 Ford Mondeo MkII.

All 7 cars
  • 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Beyond Vanilla 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1997 Ford Mondeo MkII in Beyond Vanilla 1997 Ford Mondeo MkII Minor role
  • 2000 Iveco Daily in Beyond Vanilla 2000 Iveco Daily Minor role
  • 1988 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet I Typ 17 in Beyond Vanilla 1988 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet I Typ 17 Minor role

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FAQ

Beyond Vanilla FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Beyond Vanilla, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Beyond Vanilla?

Beyond Vanilla runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Beyond Vanilla released?

Beyond Vanilla was released on May 16, 2003.

Who directed Beyond Vanilla?

Beyond Vanilla was directed by Claes Lilja.

How is Beyond Vanilla rated?

Beyond Vanilla has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic.

Does Beyond Vanilla have a post-credit scene?

No. Beyond Vanilla has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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