The Surrogate details

Movie Details:

  • Director: Ben Lewin
  • Year: 2011
  • Run Time: 98 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: R (for strong sexuality including graphic nudity and frank dialogue)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Comedy Drama
  • Filmed In: Color
  • Release: 2012 zz zz (USA - Limited)


A 38 year old man who has spent most of his life in an iron lung hires a sexual surrogate to help him lose his virginity in this drama starring Oscar nominated actor John Hawkes, and inspired by the life of poet/journalist Mark O'Brien. With the support of an unconventional priest (William H. Macy) and his devoted team of caretakers, the virginal writer hires a compassionate sex surrogate (Helen Hunt) who finds her life profoundly transformed by their tender encounters. by Jason Buchanan, Rovi


Keywords:

  • caretaker [custodian]
  • virgin
  • iron-lung
  • caregiver

Themes:

  • Living With Disability
  • Prostitutes