Every Body (2023): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Every Body is a 2023 documentary directed by Julie Cohen, starring River Gallo, Alicia Roth Weigel and Sean Saifa Wall. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $276,894 worldwide. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Julie Cohen
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Focus Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Every Body About?
The premise of Every Body without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This documentary follows three intersex individuals—River Gallo, Alicia Roth Weigel, and Sean Saifa Wall—as they share their personal stories of self-discovery and empowerment. The film explores their journeys overcoming childhood trauma and becoming passionate advocates for a global movement. They speak openly about the need for understanding and protection from unnecessary medical procedures, offering a powerful and unflinching look at their experiences and the fight for intersex rights.
Every Body Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- biological sex
- differences of sexual development
- human body
- sexual dimorphism
- congenital disorder
- unnecessary surgery
- sexology
- sexual identity
- reference to david reimer
- boy raised as a girl
- female full frontal nudity
- intersex
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- social documentary
- sexual development
- reference to john money
- ambiguous genitalia
- genital surgery
- genital ambiguity
- human anatomy
- reference to sex organs
- reference to castration
- withheld information
- medical treatment
- androgen insensitivity syndrome
- history of medicine
- gender identity
- medical scandal
- reference to circumcision
- boy raised as girl
- john hopkins school of medicine
- sexologist
- gender reassignment
- gender reassignment surgery
- child development
- sexual behavior research
- experimental medicine
- intersex baby
- medical documentary
- endocrinology
- phenotype
- complete androgen insensitivity syndrome
- partial androgen insensitivity syndrome
- congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
Every Body Cast
River Gallo leads the cast, with Alicia Roth Weigel and Sean Saifa Wall. Directed by Julie Cohen.
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Director Julie Cohen
- River Gallo as themselves
- Alicia Roth Weigel as themselves
- Sean Saifa Wall as themselves
More from Julie Cohen
More films directed by Julie Cohen, best-rated first: Julia, Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down, RBG and My Name Is Pauli Murray.
Every Body Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Every Body 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10. Our Echo Score gives it 80/100, strongest in art & craft (84) and weakest in rewatch factor (72).
Every Body Echo Score Breakdown
Every Body delivers a compelling portrait of intersex lives through energetic direction and thoughtful storytelling. Critics highlight its brisk pacing, effective use of archival clips, and a lively soundtrack that reinforce the documentary’s celebratory tone, while a few note occasional distracting creative choices and repetitive moments. Viewers appreciate the empathetic interviews and the film’s ability to educate without sacrificing engagement. Overall, the film succeeds in raising awareness and maintaining an uplifting experience.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 84
ART focuses on direction, cinematography, and editing, which reviewers generally commend. Critics describe Cohen’s brisk pacing, effective use of clips, and a breezy editing style that keep the film lively, while noting a few distracting creative choices. The visual presentation supports the subject matter without overwhelming it, resulting in a solid technical execution.
- Character & Emotion 80
CHARACTER examines acting and emotional resonance, which receive strong praise. Critics note the three subjects are endearing, insightful, and convey genuine advocacy, creating a compelling personal journey. Even user commentary underscores the documentary’s empathetic storytelling and the subjects’ expressive presence, leading to a nuanced and affecting portrayal of intersex experiences.
- Story & Flow 74
STORY evaluates plot cohesion and pacing; reviewers find the documentary informative and well‑structured, packing substantial material into a concise runtime. While the narrative’s focus on activist testimony is engaging, some users mention repetitive points that slow momentum. Overall, the story maintains clarity and originality despite minor pacing concerns.
- Sensory Experience 76
SENSORY addresses soundtrack and visual style, which are generally praised for their lively, contemporary feel. Critics highlight a zippy soundtrack and cohesive editing that reinforce the film’s upbeat tone, though a few note the music can be overtly obvious. The sensory elements effectively complement the documentary’s thematic goals.
- Rewatch Factor 72
REWATCH considers replay value, which appears strong given the film’s uplifting tone and educational content. Critics and users alike appreciate its ability to inspire empathy and awareness, suggesting it remains relevant on subsequent viewings. Minor criticisms about repetition do not significantly diminish its lasting appeal.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 98% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 96%
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 3.6
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TMDB 52% User score
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Letterboxd 2.1 /5
1172 ratings
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Every Body Plot Summary
What happens in Every Body from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
This documentary explores the misconceptions and systemic mistreatment surrounding intersex individuals—people born with biological characteristics that do not fit typical binary definitions of male or female. The film follows the lives of three individuals, including Alicia Roth Weigel, who presents as a blonde, blue-eyed girl but was born with XY chromosomes and internal testicles.
The narrative chronicles the painful and often unnecessary surgical procedures performed on these individuals from a young age to remove their intersex traits, such as the removal of Alicia’s testicles. Determined to create change, Alicia Roth Weigel chooses to go public with her condition to fight against a controversial “Bathroom Bill” in the Texas state legislature, despite concerns that her openness might complicate her personal dating life.
Full summary
The whole story of Every Body, scene by scene
Every Body Box Office
Every Body grossed $276,894 worldwide. $276,415 came from the US and Canada and $479 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$276.9K
- US & Canada
- $276.4K
- International
- $479
Every Body Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer and 6 clips.
- Clip "Beautiful" Official Clip
- Clip "Where Do I Fit" Official Clip
- Clip "Alicia's Testimony" Official Clip
- Clip Growing Up With the Belief That No One Will Understand - Extended Preview
How Well Do You Know Every Body?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What type of film is Every Body?
Every Body Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Die Like Lovers” and “Hayalet Suikastçi”.
- Also known as
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- Die Like Lovers
- Hayalet Suikastçi
- Миссия ассасина
- Кілер
- Assassin - Every Body is a Weapon
- Asesino Implacable
- Asesino
- Hayalet Suikatsçı
- Zabójca
- 灵魂刺杀令
- 어쌔신: 드론 전쟁
- A bérgyilkos
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- 靈魂刺殺令
- מתנקש
- Наемен убиец
- Assassino
- Žudikė
- ラスト・ダイ・ハード
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Every Body FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Every Body, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Every Body?
Every Body runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Every Body released?
Every Body was released on June 30, 2023.
Who directed Every Body?
Every Body was directed by Julie Cohen.
More films by Julie Cohen Who is in the cast of Every Body?
Every Body stars River Gallo, Alicia Roth Weigel and Sean Saifa Wall.
How much did Every Body make at the box office?
Every Body grossed $276,894 worldwide ($276,415 domestic, $479 international).
How is Every Body rated?
Every Body has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does Every Body have a post-credit scene?
No. Every Body has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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