The Opposite of Sex 1998

Overview

The Opposite of Sex is a 1998 American independent romantic dark comedy film. The production serves as the directorial debut for writer and director Don Roos. The cast features actors Christina Ricci, Martin Donovan, and Lisa Kudrow. The film, which is classified as both a comedy and a drama, has a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes and received an R rating. It was released in the United States on May 22, 1998. The plot follows a sixteen-year-old girl who travels to visit her gay half-brother. During her stay, she chooses to seduce her half-brother's boyfriend. This decision creates significant disruption and wreaks havoc on the lives of everyone involved. The film is marketed with the tagline suggesting that viewers will laugh, cry, and potentially be offended. As an independent feature, the project highlights the complex interpersonal dynamics between the central characters as their lives intersect and unravel following the girl's arrival. The narrative explores the consequences of these actions within the framework of a dark comedy.