Kinsey (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Kinsey is a 2004 biographical drama directed by Bill Condon, starring Liam Neeson, Laura Linney and Chris O'Donnell. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $17.1 million worldwide on a $11 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Bill Condon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Budget
- $11M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kinsey About?
The premise of Kinsey without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Alfred Kinsey, a biology professor at Indiana University, becomes fascinated with human sexuality and begins a groundbreaking research project. He collects personal accounts and experiences, compiling vast amounts of data that challenge conventional beliefs and societal norms. His work sparks controversy and faces resistance as he strives to understand and document the complexities of human desire and relationships, ultimately seeking greater acceptance and knowledge.
Kinsey Themes & Keywords
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- sexuality
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- homosexuality
- homosexual history
- male frontal nudity
- interview
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- teenage boy
- college
- character name as title
- surname as title
- talking about sex
- erotica
- bisexual man
- bisexual protagonist
- bisexual male protagonist
- first gay sex
- first gay sexual experience
- bisexual husband
- male protagonist
- intelligent man
- sexual morality
- bisexual character
- lgbtq film
- gay character
- homosexual character
- hairy chested man
- lesbian character
- sex
- student
- research
- marriage
- human sexuality
- taboo
- indiana university
- teaching
- indiana
- zoologist
- biologist
- diversity
- scientist
- science
- 1950s
- polyamory
- pubic hair
Kinsey Cast
Liam Neeson leads the cast, with Laura Linney and Chris O'Donnell. Directed by Bill Condon.
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Director Bill Condon
More from Bill Condon
More films directed by Bill Condon, best-rated first: Kiss of the Spider Woman, Gods and Monsters, Dreamgirls and Mr. Holmes.
Kinsey Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Kinsey 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 66% User score
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Kinsey Plot Summary
What happens in Kinsey 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
A professor specializing in zoology, particularly in insect biology, Alfred Kinsey struggles to understand his own nature despite his expertise with bugs. After marrying Clara McMillen, he soon realizes that human sexuality encompasses much more than merely observing insects in their mating rituals. His routine is disrupted when newlywed students pose a challenging question regarding human sexual behavior that leaves him perplexed.
Full summary
The whole story of Kinsey, scene by scene
Kinsey Box Office & Budget
Kinsey grossed $17.1 million worldwide on a $11 million budget, 1.6 times what it cost. $10.3 million came from the US and Canada and $6.8 million (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$17.1M
1.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $10.3M
- International
- $6.8M
- Budget
- $11M
Kinsey Awards & Nominations
Kinsey was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 13 nominations come from 5 ceremonies.
13 nominations5 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2005 4 nominations- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor – Peter Sarsgaard
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Laura Linney
- Nominated Best Writer – Bill Condon
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Spirit Awards 2005 4 nominations- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Male Lead – Liam Neeson
- Nominated Best Screenplay
- Nominated Best Supporting Male – Peter Sarsgaard
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Golden Globes 2005 3 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Liam Neeson
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Laura Linney
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Laura Linney
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Oscars 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Laura Linney
Kinsey Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Kinsey.
How Well Do You Know Kinsey?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Professor Alfred Kinsey in the film?
Cars in Kinsey
9 cars on screen, including the 1941 Chevrolet Special De Luxe and the 1926 Ford Model T.
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1941 Chevrolet Special De Luxe Minor role -
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1955 GMC TDH 4512 Minor role -
1948 Plymouth Minor role
Kinsey Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Кинси” and “性学大师：金赛博士”.
- Also known as
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- Кинси
- 性学大师：金赛博士
- Relatório Kinsey
- Kinsey: Vamos Falar de Sexo
- Kinsey - Die Wahrheit über Sex
- Kinsey - E ora parliamo di sesso...
- Dr. Kinsey
- Доктор Кинси
- Kinsey - Mindenki másképp csinálja
- קינסי
- 金赛性学教授
- 킨제이 보고서
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- 愛についてのキンゼイ・レポート
- Kinsijs
- 引人入性
- Kinsis
- Kinsey: Ας Μιλήσουμε για το Σεξ
- Кінсі
- Kinsey, el científico del sexo
- 金賽性學教室
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Kinsey FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Kinsey, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kinsey?
Kinsey runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Kinsey released?
Kinsey was released on November 12, 2004.
Who directed Kinsey?
Kinsey was directed by Bill Condon.
More films by Bill Condon Who is in the cast of Kinsey?
Kinsey stars Liam Neeson, Laura Linney and Chris O'Donnell.
How much did Kinsey make at the box office?
Kinsey grossed $17.1 million worldwide ($10.3 million domestic, $6.8 million international) on a budget of $11 million.
How is Kinsey rated?
Kinsey has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Was Kinsey nominated for any awards?
Kinsey received 13 nominations across 5 ceremonies.
Does Kinsey have a post-credit scene?
No. Kinsey has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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