Here’s a summary of the 2011 film “Sleeping Beauty,” along with its star cast, details on bold scenes, and availability. Direct link to watch the full movie is at the end.
Sleeping Beauty Movie Summary
“Sleeping Beauty” is an Australian erotic drama that follows Lucy (Emily Browning), a young, emotionally detached university student struggling to make ends meet by juggling multiple odd jobs, including being a research subject and working at a restaurant. Driven by financial desperation and a profound sense of emotional apathy, she takes on a mysterious and highly unusual job.
This new role involves her being voluntarily sedated and sleeping naked in a luxurious, private setting while wealthy, often elderly, male clients lie beside her. The explicit rule is no penetration, but the men are allowed to caress and cuddle her as she remains unconscious.
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The film explores themes of objectification, isolation, female passivity, and the transactional nature of human connection. Lucy’s journey delves deeper into this hidden world, leading to unsettling revelations about the nature of the service and her own capacity for feeling.
Star Cast
- Emily Browning as Lucy
- Rachael Blake as Clara (the madam who runs the service)
- Ewen Leslie as Birdmann (Lucy’s friend)
- Peter Carroll as Man 1
- Chris Haywood as Man 2
- Hugh Keays-Byrne as Man 3
Bold Scenes
The film contains significant nudity and sexual content, though it’s often depicted in a clinical, unsettling, and non-titillating manner rather than being overtly sexualized for entertainment. The “bold scenes” primarily involve Lucy, while sedated, being naked in bed with male clients who touch and caress her.
While direct sexual penetration is forbidden, the scenes portray various degrees of intimacy and suggestiveness, emphasizing the objectification of Lucy’s body. The film’s R-rating (or equivalent in other countries) is due to its strong sexual content, nudity, and drug use.
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Availability
“Sleeping Beauty” (2011) is available on various streaming platforms where you can typically rent or purchase it. Some common platforms where it may be found include:
- Apple TV
- Amazon Prime Video (often via subscriptions like Sundance Now or AMC+)
- YouTube
- Google Play Movies
- Microsoft Store
- Pluto TV
- Tubi TV
- Kanopy
Availability may vary depending on your region and subscription services.