Sex and Lucia (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sex and Lucia is a 2002 romantic drama directed by Julio Medem, starring Paz Vega, Elena Anaya and Najwa Nimri. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $7.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Julio Medem
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Palm Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sex and Lucia About?
The premise of Sex and Lucia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the mysterious death of her boyfriend Lorenzo on a remote Spanish island, Lucia is drawn into a complex investigation of his life. She discovers a network of complicated relationships and unsettling secrets that force her to confront uncomfortable truths about Lorenzo and, ultimately, about herself. The unsettling events challenge her sense of identity and leave her questioning everything she thought she knew.
Sex and Lucia Cast
Paz Vega leads the cast, with Elena Anaya and Najwa Nimri. Directed by Julio Medem; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Julio Medem
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Sex and Lucia Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sex and Lucia 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 67% User score
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Sex and Lucia Plot Summary
What happens in Sex and Lucia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lucía, a dedicated waitress, finds herself on an urgent phone call with her boyfriend, the writer Lorenzo, whose persistent melancholy has begun to cast a shadow over their relationship. Deeply troubled by his emotional state, she decides to leave her job and rush to his side, hoping to provide the comfort he desperately needs. Yet, upon her arrival, she is met with an unsettling stillness; the apartment stands empty, save for a haunting suicide note that sends her into a tailspin of fear and anxiety. In a panic, she hastily contacts the police and flees the scene, consumed by dread.
Full summary
The whole story of Sex and Lucia, scene by scene
Sex and Lucia Box Office
Sex and Lucia grossed $7.6 million worldwide. $1.6 million came from the US and Canada and $6 million (79%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.6M
- US & Canada
- $1.6M
- International
- $6M
Sex and Lucia Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Sex and Lucia (2001) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
How Well Do You Know Sex and Lucia?
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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What prompts Lucía to leave her job and rush home?
Sex and Lucia Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Lucia e il sesso” and “Sex & Lucia”.
- Also known as
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- Lucia e il sesso
- Sex & Lucia
- Lucia et le sexe
- Lucia und der Sex
- Sex and Lucía
- Lucía und der Sex
- Seks ve Lucía
- 露西亚的情人
- Lúcia e o Sexo
- A szex és Lucia
- Люсия и секс
- Lucia i seks
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- Sex a Lucía
- Το Σεξ και η Λουσία
- סקס ולוסיה
- Люсія і секс
- Сексът и Лусия
- 루시아
- 露西雅與慾樂園
- Lucia ja seksi
- Sex a Lucia
- 露西亞的情人
- ルシアとSEX
- Lucía și sexul
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Sex and Lucia FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Sex and Lucia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sex and Lucia?
Sex and Lucia runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was Sex and Lucia released?
Sex and Lucia was released on July 12, 2002.
Who directed Sex and Lucia?
Sex and Lucia was directed by Julio Medem.
More films by Julio Medem Who is in the cast of Sex and Lucia?
Sex and Lucia stars Paz Vega, Elena Anaya and Najwa Nimri, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Sex and Lucia make at the box office?
Sex and Lucia grossed $7.6 million worldwide ($1.6 million domestic, $6 million international).
How is Sex and Lucia rated?
Sex and Lucia has 65 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Sex and Lucia have a post-credit scene?
No. Sex and Lucia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sex and Lucia in?
The original language of Sex and Lucia is Spanish.
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