The 21 Sexiest Movies on Netflix to Stream This Month

As far as erotic movies on Netflix go, it doesn’t get much steamier than “Lady Chatterley’s Lover.” Starring Emma Corrin, the period drama follows Lady Chatterley, a woman who grew up with great wealth and privilege, as she begins her new life with her husband. Albeit, married life isn’t as hot and heavy as she thought it would be. Lady Chatterley soon finds herself falling out of love with her husband and developing a wandering eye for the gamekeeper on their English estate. It’s with him that Lady Chatterley discovers the true intimacies and desires of sex and, consequently, love. Is there anything better than a spicy period drama? We don’t think so.

Watch “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” on Netflix.

It’s the year of the age-gap romance. Following the similar theme recently at the center of “A Family Affair” and “The Idea of You,” the forthcoming Netflix film tells the story of a newly single novelist on a writer’s retreat in Morocco who finds herself in a slow-burn affair with a younger man. Starring Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth, “Lonely Planet” hits Netflix on Oct. 11.

Watch “Lonely Planet” on Netflix.

This Netflix original is bringing plenty of horniness to your queue. Rated “Mature,” “Faithfully Yours” is a sexy thriller that follows the lives of two friends who get swept away in secret affairs until one of them goes missing.

Watch “Faithfully Yours” on Netflix.

“Elisa & Marcela” is an erotic drama that’s based on the true story of Spain’s first recorded same-sex wedding. The first half of the film builds sexual tension, culminating in an extended steamy sex scene that’ll have you sweating.

Watch “Elisa & Marcela” on Netflix.

The best part about Netflix’s sexy movie “The Perfect Find” isn’t the fact that Gabrielle Union stars in it or even Keith Powers’s abs; it’s the focus on female pleasure. While many sex scenes tend to focus on the male gaze, “The Perfect Find” focuses on the pleasure of women — and yes, there’s an amazing cunnilingus scene in here that you won’t want to miss.

Watch “The Perfect Find” on Netflix.

The Tessa Young (Josephine Langford) and Hardin Scott (Hero Fiennes-Tiffin) saga continues in the fourth installment of the After series, based on the books by romance novelist Anna Todd. In “After Every Happy,” secrets from both Tessa’s and Hardin’s past emerge, threatening to destroy the already creaky foundation of their intoxicating relationship. While Tessa and Hardin have no problem making up (their sex life is out of this world), it’s not enough to salvage their lack of communication. She may be his source of refuge, but if Hardin continues to push her away, he may lose Tessa for good — unless her demons push him away first. This will soon top your favorites list of adult Netflix movies.

Watch “After Ever Happy” on Netflix.

In this visually compelling and erotic drama, a skilled diver enters a romantic yet toxic relationship with her instructor. The more time they spend together outside of the water, the more infatuated they become with one another. As a result, it begins to affect their professional relationship — specifically, her instructor’s quest to break a free-diving record. While their relationship is very much centered on sex and lust (translation: hot and steamy scenes ahead), they have a deeper understanding of each other’s needs when it comes to the sport.

Watch “No Limit” on Netflix.

Anne (Hanna van Vliet) has never been at a bigger crossroads in her life. Not only is the deadline for her novel quickly approaching, but her long-term girlfriend also just dropped a major bombshell: she is moving to Montreal and wants to be polyamorous. So they set a plan into motion: Anne will leave Amsterdam and join Saar (Jouman Fattal) as soon as her book is complete. The only problem is Anne hates every word she’s written thus far, and her publishers aren’t too convinced, either. During a much-needed night out with her friends, Anne meets a nonbinary drag artist, and inspiration strikes — well, it does after rolling around in bed together and getting to know one another person on a hotter, more intimate level than Anne ever knew was possible.

Watch “Anne+: The Film” on Netflix.

Zendaya stars opposite John David Washington in this powerful, intimate story about an anger-driven filmmaker and his resentful girlfriend following the biggest movie premiere of his career. The black-and-white movie takes place over the course of one long night, which plays out solely in their home (primarily their bedroom). A literal take on the phrase “never go to bed angry,” Malcom (Washington) and Marie (Zendaya) work throughout the night to resolve their differences and pent-up negative feelings toward one another. However, chemistry seems to be no issue of theirs, which they gladly use as a buffer and apology tactic whenever possible.

Watch “Malcom & Marie” on Netflix.

An anthology film, “Lust Stories” follows the lives of four different women as they explore relationships, true love, sex, and a world of lust in modern India. The first story chronicles a woman named Kalindi (Radhika Apte), a married teacher in an open relationship who finds comfort and gratification in sleeping with her students and coworkers. In the second chapter, a maid finds herself falling for her employer after a heavy make-out sesh — only to discover he’s about to enter an arranged marriage. The movie continues with Reena (Manisha Koirala), who begins a sensual affair with her husband’s friend. In the final story, new couple Megha (Kiara Advani) and Paras (Vicky Kaushal) face difficulties in the bedroom, which leads Megha to a journey of self-pleasure. There’s a hot and steamy fantasy in here for everyone.

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Raquel (Clara Galle) has had a thing for her next-door neighbor, Ares (Julio Peña Fernández), for as long as she can remember. She spends basically every waking moment spying on him from her bedroom . . . and then she gets caught. Lucky for her, he finds it extremely hot. Known as the bad boy on campus, Ares doesn’t do relationships, and with their families being polar opposites of one another, the possibility of a relationship isn’t even within reach. But the more he gets to know Raquel, both inside and outside the bedroom, the more he wants her all to himself. This sexy Spanish film will have you reaching for a tall glass of water and a fan, too.

Watch “Through My Window” on Netflix.

When “Deadly Illusions” was released on Netflix in March 2021, it became the most-watched film on the streaming platform. You can credit the sexual tension for drawing in so many viewers. The erotic thriller follows bestselling novelist Mary (played by Kristin Davis) as she hires a nanny, Grace (played by Greer Grammer), to care for her two young kids while she writes another book. From there, the line between fantasy and reality begins to blur.

Watch “Deadly Illusions” on Netflix.

“A Family Affair,” which hit Netfix on June 28, stars Zac Efron as a movie star who strikes up a steamy romance with Nicole Kidman, who portrays the mom of his long-suffering assistant, played by Joey King. Let the drama unfold.

Watch “A Family Affair” on Netflix.

The ’80s coming-of-age movie, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” is joining Netflix at the start of September. While the screwball comedy is known for its high school hijinks, and also being an early acting credit for Sean Penn, “Fast Times” also has one of the most iconic, sexiest swimsuit moments in film history featuring Phoebe Cates in a red bikini.

Watch “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” on Netflix.

Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg pair up in sexy thriller “The Union,” available on Netflix starting Aug. 16. In this spy film, Roxanne recruits her long-lost high school sweetheart on a high-stakes intelligence mission in Europe. And while action abounds along the way, so does their renewed romantic chemistry.

Watch “The Union” on Netflix.

It’s a favorite for a reason. Released in 2002 but new to Netflix this July, “The Sweetest Thing” is a raunchy comedy with a lot of star power: Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, and Selma Blair. This one’s got eye candy, road trip hijinks, a classic costume montage, and one unforgettable glory hole mishap.

Watch “The Sweetest Thing” on Netflix.

“Mea Culpa” is the latest from Tyler Perry. The steamy legal thriller follows a criminal defense attorney (Kelly Rowland) who finds her life complicated when she begins a sexual relationship with her client (Trevante Rhodes), an artist accused of murdering his girlfriend. “Mea Culpa” premieres on Netflix on Feb. 23.

Watch “Mea Culpa” on Netflix.

Phoebe Dynevor didn’t stop at “Bridgerton.” In her newest film, the English actress plays a financial analyst in the sexy Netflix original “Fair Play.” Alongside fellow costar Alden Ehrenreich, the two play a couple who work at the same NYC hedge fund — but when Dynevor’s character gets promoted, her partner does not. Watch the drama play out, and pay special attention to why the movie earned an R rating. (Hint: “sexual content” and “some nudity.”)

Watch “Fair Play” on Netflix.

In this Turkish film coming to Netflix on Feb. 9, the wife of a wealthy publishing-house honor finds herself consumed by an unpublished novel. As she gets lost in the novel’s fictional world, Gökçe (Funda Eryigit) pursues an affair with a mysterious carpenter.

Watch “Ashes” on Netflix.

Luna (Gaite Jansen) has had 132 orgasms — except, well, all of them have been fake. Despite being in what she describes as a “perfect” relationship with Mink (Martijn Lakemeier), she can’t understand why she never orgasms during sex. But once the couple decides to introduce another woman to the mix and have a threesome, all of that changes. If you don’t mind the English dubbing, see how Luna navigates her complicated feelings following the threesome.

Watch “Happy Ending” on Netflix.

Based on the novel of the same name by JoJo Moyes, this hot movie on Netflix revolves around a journalist (Felicity Jones) living in present-day London who discovers a series of letters exchanged between ill-fated lovers (Shailene Woodley and Callum Turner) living in the French Riviera back in the 1960s. When fate comes knocking on their door, these star-crossed lovers will have no choice but to face their past head-on. A story of second chances and long-lost love, “The Last Letter From Your Lover” will make you ugly cry yet also leave you with goosebumps all over. Spoiler alert: the letters get pretty steamy.

Watch “The Last Letter From Your Lover” on Netflix.

Emily Weaver is an entertainment and lifestyle contributor for POPSUGAR. Her writing focuses on celebrity relationships, movie and book news, and product shopping guides. Her bylines include PEOPLE, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, HelloGiggles, Scary Mommy, and more.