Sex and the City (1998)
Four intimate friends navigate career and romance in New York with witty humor and whimsical charm.
Based on the bestselling book by Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City tells the story of four best friends, all single and in their late thirties, as they pursue their careers and talk about their sex lives, all while trying to survive the New York social scene.
How intense is Sex and the City?
Sex and the City has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated TV-MA.
What Sex and the City feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalromanticfeel goodintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate night
Where to stream Sex and the City
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Sex and the City for you?
Is Sex and the City scary?
No. Sex and the City is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Sex and the City gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Sex and the City sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Sex and the City OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Sex and the City?
Sex and the City is streaming on Max.
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