Lena Dunham's New Netflix Movie 'Good Sex' Includes All Your Fave Rom-Com Stars

What is 'Good Sex' about?

Set in New York City, Good Sex centers on a couples therapist, played by Natalie Portman, who decides to reenter the dating scene after years of prioritizing her patients over her love life. Her plans quickly unravel when she finds herself dating two very different men: one a decade her senior, played by Mark Ruffalo, and the other a charismatic 20-something, played by Tucker Pillsbury.

Who's in the 'Good Sex' cast?

The Good Sex cast couldn't be more perfect! The group includes:

• Mark Ruffalo
• Natalie Portman
• Rashida Jones
• Meg Ryan
• Tucker Pillsbury

Ruffalo’s character will be portrayed as a successful businessman in his 50s, while Pillsbury’s takes on a much more lax persona—a Brooklyn hipster with artistic ambitions.

As Natalie Portman’s character, Ally, is thrown into a love triangle whirlwind, she soon realizes that desire can defy logic and that there is no age limit on good sex. But while romance blossoms with both men, Ally struggles to keep both relationships separate and navigate her evolving desires before she risks losing them both—and herself in the process.

Rashida Jones rounds out the cast as Ally’s sharp and loyal best friend, offering a blend of comic relief and grounded wisdom. This character is Ally’s go-to for all things love and chaos, constantly calling out the double standards surrounding aging, attraction, and emotional baggage. Classic rom-com vibes—with a twist—Jones brings humor, heart, and some real talk that keeps Ally rooted (or at least tries to).

Meg Ryan will play the role of the protagonist’s therapist. Her casting marks a full-circle moment, as Ryan is synonymous with the American rom-com boom of the 1990s. She rose to fame through iconic performances in three beloved films written by Nora Ephron: When Harry Met Sally… (1989), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), and You’ve Got Mail (1998).

Portman and Sophie Mas produce under their MountainA banner alongside Dunham and Michael Cohen through Good Thing Going Productions. Tim Bevan, Michael Sledd, and Michaela Celella also serve as executive producers for MountainA.

When does 'Good Sex' come out?

There's no official release date for Good Sex yet, but we'll update you here as soon as we know more!

Where can I watch the movie 'Good Sex'?

You'll be able to stream Good Sex on Netflix!