The new romantic comedy “Sex for Dummies”, directed by Rafał Skalski, is taking Poland by storm! In its opening weekend alone, over 80,000 people showed up in theaters, making it the #1 movie at the Polish box office. Viewers can’t stop raving about it — it’s witty, touching, and hilariously relatable.
Critics and audiences alike are calling it the must-see comedy of the season. Reviews describe it as “funny, warm, and unexpectedly insightful” and “the kind of smart, feel-good movie Polish cinema has been missing.”
Meet Basia (Ilona Ostrowska) and Grzegorz (Piotr Adamczyk) — a couple married for 25 years. Their relationship is solid, but the passion? Let’s just say it’s been on vacation for a while. Determined to bring back the spark, Basia books a romantic weekend at a luxury spa and packs a cheeky little guidebook called “Sex for Dummies.”
What’s supposed to be a cozy getaway turns into something totally unexpected when they bump into Maks (Mikołaj Matczak) — Grzegorz’s charming young boss — and his spontaneous girlfriend Domi (Helena Englert). The encounter shakes up their plans in all the best (and funniest) ways, leading to a weekend full of awkward moments, honest talks, and rediscovered chemistry.
“Sex for Dummies” is the kind of film that makes you laugh out loud one minute and get teary-eyed the next. It’s a story about long-term love, the courage to talk about desire, and the idea that intimacy doesn’t have an expiration date.
The movie is based on the hit stage play by Michele Riml, which has been performed around the world. The Polish film version keeps the same universal message — that love can always surprise you, no matter how long you’ve been together.
Director: Rafał Skalski (Brokat, Noc w przedszkolu, Udar)
Writer: Marek Baranowski (Kiedy ślub?, Algorytm miłości)
Cinematography: Maciej Edelman
Editing: Aleksandra Gowin
Producers: Anna Waśniewska & Klaudiusz Frydrych (Wonder X)
Featuring an all-star cast: Ilona Ostrowska, Piotr Adamczyk, Helena Englert, Mikołaj Matczak, Marta Malikowska, Dorota Pomykała, Wanda Marzec, and Piotr Napierała.
“Sex for Dummies” is a fresh, funny, and surprisingly moving comedy about rediscovering love and connection — proof that passion doesn’t fade with time, it just needs a little reminder.
🎬 Now playing in cinemas across Poland — and coming soon to the Polish Film Festival, November 7–23, with special screenings across North America, including Chicago and New York!