Movies and TvShows featuring "paying-for-sex" theme.

In 'Dogtooth,' a controlling father keeps his three adult children prisoner in their family compound, depriving them of contact with the outside world. He manipulates and abuses them, enforcing strict rules and punishments for bad behavior. The children engage in bizarre rituals and believe false information about the world outside. However, as tensions rise and events unfold, one of the siblings decides to escape, leading to a dramatic climax.

X is a 2011 movie that follows the story of a serial killer who preys on teenage prostitutes. The film explores the dark and gritty world of street prostitution, showcasing the dangers and struggles faced by the characters. As the killer continues his rampage, a teenage girl finds herself in jeopardy and must fight for survival. With its explicit and provocative scenes, X delves into themes of violence, lust, and the thin line between justice and vengeance.

Sam Stone, a businessman in Santa Monica, plans to kill his wife Barbara for her fortune. However, his kidnapping plot takes an unexpected turn when Barbara is kidnapped by a couple who demand a ransom. Chaos ensues as Sam tries to navigate the situation and multiple misunderstandings occur.

A gigolo's life begins to unravel when he becomes involved in a client's family affairs and violates the fundamental rule of his job: don't fall in love.

Stand Up Guys follows the story of Val, a recently released ex-convict, who reunites with his old friends Doc and Hirsch for a wild night of adventure. As they navigate the streets of the city, they find themselves caught in a web of revenge, redemption, and loyalty. With their friendship being tested, they must confront their past and make difficult choices that will shape their future.

A group of characters face marital problems, infidelity, and the search for happiness in their lives.

Jeanne Dielman, a widowed single mother, spends her days performing household chores with meticulous precision. Unbeknownst to those around her, she also works as a prostitute, discreetly servicing clients. Over the course of three days, the film presents a slow and deliberate exploration of Jeanne's existence and the existential loneliness she experiences. The monotony of her life is interrupted when a tragedy occurs, leading to unexpected consequences.

A young man navigates his way through basic training and his first experiences with love and sexuality in Biloxi, Mississippi during World War II.

Rock the Kasbah follows a music manager who takes his last chance to revive his career by taking a singer to perform in Afghanistan. However, things go awry when the singer disappears and he finds himself stranded without money or passport. With the help of a local prostitute and a small-time arms dealer, he goes on a wild adventure to find the singer and make it out alive.

London is a steamy romantic drama that follows the lives of several characters in the city. It explores themes of love, sex, and relationships, with a focus on human connection and emotional journeys. The story is filled with passion, desire, and the complexities of modern relationships.

In Restoration (1995), a 17th-century surgeon named Robert Merivel is living a decadent lifestyle in England. After he joins the King's court, he is given the chance to regain his wealth and social position by helping the King with his medical needs. Along the way, he becomes involved in a romantic relationship, faces the Great Fire of London and the plague, and must navigate the complexities of the royal court.

In Divine Emanuelle, a young woman explores her sexuality and experiences a world of lust, desire, and danger, leading her down a path of crime and horror. With themes of virginity, group sex, and sexual awakening, this movie takes viewers on a wild journey of temptation and temptation.

Sidewalks of New York (2001) follows the lives of several New Yorkers as their paths cross and intersect, revealing a tapestry of love, relationships, and comedy in the city.

Chop Shop (2007) tells the story of an orphaned boy named Alejandro, who lives and works in a chop shop in Queens, New York City. He dreams of saving enough money to buy a food truck and start his own business. However, his plans are jeopardized when his sister Isamar runs away and he must find a way to support them both.

Circuit (2001) is a drama/romance movie set in Illinois. It follows the story of a former police officer who becomes entangled with a male prostitute and gets caught in a downward spiral of drug abuse.

Over the course of a single day, four different men visit a massage parlor looking for some kind of emotional or physical connection. Simultaneously, the film explores the complex emotional experiences of the women who work there.

A dysfunctional middle-class family in Catalonia, Spain, navigates through various issues such as infidelity, manipulation, and loveless sex. As the husband and wife cheat on each other, their relationships with their teenage daughter and the family maid become increasingly entangled. The film explores themes of lust, shame, and desperation.

A couple wakes up in bed together; they start making out and he wants to take things further, but she’s not in the mood. A passing joke about paying for her to change her mind turns serious and afterwards, they have a hard time coming to terms with how this has changed their relationship.

A young woman named Jennifer is propositioned by an older woman to have sex with her husband for money. Jennifer has trouble with this decision as it is morally wrong to her but she really needs the money to help her fiancee out of debt so they can get married. There may be more to the situation than meets the eye.

Timely and wise, this feature documentary explores the state of prostitution laws in Canada. Buying Sex captures the complexity of the issue by listening to the frequently conflicting voices of sex workers, policy-makers, lawyers and even the male buyers who make their claim for why prostitution is good for society. Examining the realities in Sweden and New Zealand, and respecting the differences of ideology as Canada works its way toward an uneasy consensus, the film challenges us to think for ourselves and offers a gripping and invaluable account of just what is at stake for all of us.