Three British teenage girls go on a rites-of-passage holiday—drinking, clubbing and hooking up, in what should be the best summer of their lives.
Three British teenage friends embark on their first post-A-level holiday to Malia, a party resort in Crete. What begins as a rite of passage filled with sun, drinking, and dancing soon confronts the complexities of female friendship, consent, and the pressures of sexual expectation. The trip becomes a challenging journey of self-discovery as they navigate the blurred lines between pleasure and harm.
How to Have Sex was met with critical acclaim, particularly for its unflinching portrayal of young female experiences, its sensitive handling of difficult themes, and the strong performances from its lead cast. Critics praised its authentic dialogue and its refusal to offer easy answers, highlighting its importance in contemporary cinema.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciate the film's realistic depiction of a difficult but common rite of passage for young people, highlighting its honest dialogue and the relatable struggles of the characters. Some viewers found the subject matter heavy, but overall, it is considered an important and thought-provoking film.
Won the Un Certain Regard award at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
Director Molly Manning Walker drew inspiration from her own experiences and those of her peers from the early 2000s when crafting the script, aiming for a sense of lived-in authenticity.
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