Intimacy (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2001, Intimacy is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Patrice Chéreau, running about 119 minutes. “Every Wednesday. She meets him once per week.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jay, a failed musician, walked out of his family and now earns a living as head bartender in a trendy London pub. Every Wednesday afternoon a woman comes to his house for graphic, almost wordless, sex. One day Jay follows her and finds out about the rest of her life. This eventually disrupts their relationship.
Who’s in it. Intimacy stars Sian Reeves as Woman at Audition, Kerry Fox as Claire, Mark Rylance as Jay and Timothy Spall as Andy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Intimacy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Intimacy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Intimacy tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Intimacy (2001)?
- In AU, Intimacy is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Intimacy worth watching?
- Intimacy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Intimacy?
- Intimacy stars Sian Reeves, Kerry Fox, Mark Rylance, Timothy Spall and Alastair Galbraith.
- When was Intimacy released?
- Intimacy was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.