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The Sessions

6.920121h 35mRMovieDramaRomanceComedy

Though a childhood bout with polio left him dependent on an iron lung, Mark O'Brien maintains a career as a journalist and poet. A writing assignment dealing with sex and the disabled piques Mark's curiosity, and he decides to investigate…

DirectorBen Lewin
WriterBen Lewin
ProducersJudi Levine·Ben Lewin

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Cast · Directed by Ben Lewin

JHJohn Hawkes
John Hawkes
Mark
HHHelen Hunt
Helen Hunt
Cheryl
WMWilliam H. Macy
William H. Macy
Father Brendan
MBMoon Bloodgood
Moon Bloodgood
Vera
AMAnnika Marks
Annika Marks
Amanda
AAAdam Arkin
Adam Arkin
Josh
RPRhea Perlman
Rhea Perlman
Mikvah Lady
WBW. Earl Brown
W. Earl Brown
Rod
RWRobin Weigert
Robin Weigert
Susan
BLBlake Lindsley
Blake Lindsley
Dr. Laura White
MLMing Lo
Ming Lo
Clerk
RSRusty Schwimmer
Rusty Schwimmer
Joan

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The Sessions — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sessions?

The Sessions is streaming on Cinemax in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Sessions on Netflix?

No, The Sessions is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Cinemax.

Is The Sessions on Amazon Prime Video?

The Sessions isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Sessions for free?

The Sessions is available on Cinemax in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Sessions based on a true story?

Yes — The Sessions is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).