Joy of Sex
1984 · 1h 33m · Comedy, Romance · United States of America · Rated R (US)
Somewhere between virginity and senility lies paradise.
Mistakenly believing that she has just weeks to live, teenager Leslie Hindenberg tries to lose her virginity before she dies.
Directed by
Martha CoolidgeBased on the novel by
Alex Comfort5.4Smart score
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