Top 10 Films About Prostitutes

Description: This film follows Joe Buck (Jon Voight), a naive Texan who moves to New York City to become a male prostitute. He befriends a small-time con man named Ratso Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman). It's a poignant look at loneliness and the American Dream.

Fact: It was the only X-rated film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Description: Jane Fonda plays Bree Daniels, a call girl in New York City, who becomes involved with a detective, John Klute (Donald Sutherland), investigating a missing person case. The film blends elements of mystery, drama, and character study.

Fact: Jane Fonda won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in this film.

Description: While not exclusively about prostitution, the film features significant interactions between Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) and Iris (Jodie Foster), a young prostitute he tries to save. The film explores themes of alienation and urban decay.

Fact: Jodie Foster was only 12 years old when she played Iris, and her performance earned her an Academy Award nomination.

Description: This romantic comedy stars Julia Roberts as Vivian Ward, a prostitute who is hired by a wealthy businessman, Edward Lewis (Richard Gere), to be his escort for several business functions. The film is notable for its transformation narrative and its impact on popular culture, making it a classic in the genre.

Fact: Initially, the film was intended to be a much darker drama, but it was rewritten as a romantic comedy. Julia Roberts won a Golden Globe for her role.

Description: Nicolas Cage plays Ben Sanderson, an alcoholic screenwriter who moves to Las Vegas to drink himself to death. There, he meets and forms a bond with Sera (Elisabeth Shue), a prostitute. The film explores themes of love, addiction, and redemption.

Fact: Both Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue received Academy Award nominations for their performances, with Cage winning the Best Actor award.

Description: Based on real events, this film follows Kathryn Bolkovac (Rachel Weisz), a Nebraska police officer who uncovers a human trafficking and prostitution ring in post-war Bosnia.

Fact: The film was shot in Romania to replicate the look of post-war Bosnia.

Description: Jennifer Love Hewitt stars as Samantha Horton, a housewife who turns to prostitution to support her family after her husband loses his job. The film delves into the moral complexities of her choices and the impact on her family.

Fact: The film was based on a true story and inspired a TV series of the same name.

Description: This French film, directed by Gaspar Noé, tells the story of a woman, Alex (Monica Bellucci), who is brutally raped and beaten, leading her boyfriend and ex-boyfriend to seek revenge. The narrative is told in reverse chronological order, providing a unique perspective on the events.

Fact: The film's controversial content, including a nine-minute single-take rape scene, has made it one of the most debated films in cinema.

Description: Starring Sasha Grey, this film follows a high-end call girl who provides "the girlfriend experience" to her clients. It examines the intersection of personal relationships and professional transactions in the modern world.

Fact: The film was shot during the 2008 U.S. presidential election, providing a backdrop of political and economic turmoil.

Description: This film, based on Jerzy Kosinski's novel, follows a young Jewish boy during WWII who, after being separated from his family, encounters various characters, including a prostitute, in his harrowing journey through Eastern Europe.

Fact: The film was banned in several countries due to its graphic content.