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Ninja Thyberg's debut feature film Pleasure is a journey into the Los Angeles porn industry through the lens of newcomer Bella Cherry (Sofia Kappel). Strong, self-confident and determined, Bella embarks on a mission to become the best at any cost.
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Critics Consensus

Provocative on more than one level, Pleasure peels back the curtain on unsavory aspects of the adult film industry, with Sofia Kappel's powerful performance leading the way.

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Christina Newland iNews.co.uk Sep 18, 2024
5/5
Featuring mostly real porn performers, Thyberg sought to detail the world in all its seedy glory, as it vacillates between the sexy and the grotesque. Go to Full Review Tara Brady Irish Times Jul 16, 2022
4/5
Working with cinematographer Sophie Winqvist Loggins, writer-director Thyberg finds ingenious angles and original choreography to shoot pornographic shoots. For all the nudity and thrusting on screen no one could describe Pleasure as voyeuristic. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) Jun 17, 2022
4/5
This is an immersive and unflinching narrative whirl through the LA porn industry, with no blushes spared. Go to Full Review Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024
A-
This is definitely not going to be a film for everyone, and it is hard to fully recommend it without knowing what boundaries people have. It is such a tough watch, but one that I feel is necessary for those who can make it through. Go to Full Review Nuha Hassan Nuha Hassan (Medium) Sep 4, 2023
Thyberg is a fearless director for not shying away from the story and her boldness to show the harrowing experience in the adult film industry. Go to Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed May 10, 2023
A warts and all look at an industry glorified by many. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Veronica M Jun 17, 2022 A very well made movie that takes you to experience emotions of each character goes through the stages of each journey. See more Ghederick Eshmont May 29, 2022 The highs of Ninja Thyberg’s film are absolutely brilliant…but the lows and excessive lingering scenes on set drag the film. See more Stephen M May 22, 2022 Riveting, Hot, Very Sexual See more Nick E. @nicksmovies93 Jul 16, 2025 Thyberg hammers the point home - the adult industry is not what it seems. See more Obsolete M @RT61361293 Apr 3, 2025 I can't see the point. See more Yaser ok Dec 5, 2024 Yaserjjn SS fly idk my phone See more Read all reviews
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Ninja Thyberg

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Sofia Kappel

Bella

Revika Anne Reustle

Joy

Jason Toler

Mike

Alice Grey

Aliah

Michael Omelko

Jules

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Synopsis Ninja Thyberg's debut feature film Pleasure is a journey into the Los Angeles porn industry through the lens of newcomer Bella Cherry (Sofia Kappel). Strong, self-confident and determined, Bella embarks on a mission to become the best at any cost.
Director
Ninja Thyberg
Producer
Sarah Goldberger, Erik Hemmendorff, Eliza Jones, Markus Waltå
Screenwriter
Ninja Thyberg, Peter Modestij
Distributor
NEON
Production Co
Swedish Film Institute, Film Fund of the Netherlands, Nordisk Film & TV-Fond, Logical Pictures, Flamboyance Films, Sveriges Television, Grand Slam Film Production, Film i Väst, Lemming Film, Netherlands Film Production Incentive, Plattform Produktion
Rating
R (Pervasive Drug Use|Graphic Nudity|Strong Graphic Sexual Dialogue|Pervasive Language|Sexual Violence|Strong Graphic Sexual Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 13, 2022, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$52.3K
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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