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Release Year2021
Runtime1h 11m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNC-17
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorRicky Greenwood
WritersMissa X
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe Real Thing
About The Real Thing
A stepmom with a mommy kink makes love to a younger man, and romantic first-time taboo sex between a stepson and stepmother.
Directed by Ricky Greenwood, The Real Thing leans on a strong ensemble — Lilly James, A.J., Nathan Bronson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2021.
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