The Opposite of Sex

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The Opposite of Sex
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R,2hrs 0min
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May 29, 1998
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Sony Pictures Classics
Synopsis: Screenwriter Don Roos made his directorial debut with this oddball sex comedy. The tale is narrated by 16-year-old Louisiana tramp Dedee Truitt (Christina Ricci), who buries her stepfather and then heads for Indiana to visit her homosexual half-brother Bill (Martin Donovan). Recovering from the AIDS death of longtime companion Tom, schoolteacher Bill has linked up with a new partner, handsome Matt (Ivan Sergei). After Dedee seduces Matt and claims she's pregnant by him, the couple steals $10,000 ... Full Synopsis
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A brilliantly written black comedy in the tradition of "To Die For" and "Flirting With Disaster," The Opposite of Sex was worth the wait. Full Review
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70
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Dedee Truitt
Bill Truitt
Sheriff Carl Tippett
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