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Better Than Sex
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Better Than Sex

2000-11-09 · 84 min · ★ 5.9

Romance · Drama · Comedy

After a one-night stand a couple is faced with the terrifying possibility of what they really want.

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Directors
Jonathan Teplitzky
Production companies
Better Than, France Télévisions Distribution, Meercat Films, New Vision Films, New South Wales Film & Television Office
Countries
Australia, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

David WenhamDavid WenhamJosh
Susie PorterSusie PorterCin
Catherine McClementsCatherine McClementsSam
Kris McQuadeKris McQuadeTaxi Driver
Simon BossellSimon BossellTim
Imelda CorcoranImelda CorcoranCarole
Dina GillespieDina GillespieGirl B
Emily SaundersGirl C
Laura KeneallyLaura KeneallyGirl D
Leah VandenbergLeah VandenbergGirl E
Tammy MacintoshTammy MacintoshGirl F
Mark PriestleyMark PriestleyGirl A
Tamblyn LordTamblyn LordGuy B
Jason ClarkeJason ClarkeGuy C
Jason ChongJason ChongGuy D
Tim RichardsTim RichardsGuy E
Harry BraggPhone Box Man
Pauline AndersonPhone Box Woman
Ken Waters

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