Year: 2025 (April)
Genre:
Comedy / Drama
Director:
Shannon Murphy, Chris Teague
Stars:
Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, Rob Delaney, Jay Duplass, Tony Macht, Zack Robidas, Tate Kenney, Eric Scott Ways, Sung Yoon, Julian Joseph, Annabelle Toomey, Cindy Cheung, Giullian Yao Gioiello, Nikki Boyer, James Cribbins, Matthew Saldivar, Drew Fonteiro, Gene Thomas, Sissy Spacek ...
Storyline:
When faced with death, she chose desire... When faced with limits, she chose freedom.
Molly, after being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, realizes she no longer wants to live life on anyone else's terms.
Leaving behind her 15-year marriage, she plunges into a bold, unapologetic journey of sexual exploration, emotional healing, and ultimate self-discovery.
With the clock ticking and her body betraying her, Molly refuses to fade quietly. Instead, she reclaims her narrative, forming deep new connections, experiencing wild adventures, and rediscovering her capacity for joy, intimacy, and authenticity—even as her physical time grows short.
This is not just a story about dying. It’s a story about choosing to live fully, fearlessly, and without shame—until the very last breath.
Similar shows to Dying for Sex
If you’re drawn to boldly emotional stories about love, life, and identity, Dying for Sex aligns with:
Fleabag (2016–2019) – Raw, funny, painfully honest exploration of self.
Sex Education (2019–2024) – Liberation through intimacy and self-acceptance.
Dead to Me (2019–2022) – Grief, friendship, and finding meaning amidst tragedy.
💡 Like these, Dying for Sex walks the delicate line between heartbreaking vulnerability and fierce joy, offering a portrait of one woman’s refusal to let death define her.
📌 Final Thoughts
With unflinching performances, deep emotional resonance, and a tone that’s as funny as it is fearless, Dying for Sex is not just about facing mortality—it's about choosing life with all its messy beauty until the very end.
She couldn't control her death.
But she could finally control her life.
Which of these shows have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
