Sex Tape is a 2014 American romantic comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Kate Angelo, Dana Fox, and Evan Goldberg. The film stars Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, Rob Corddry, Rob Lowe, and Alia Shawkat. It was produced by 20th Century Fox and distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures, with a theatrical release in the United States on July 18, 2014.
Plot
The story follows Annie (Diaz) and Jay Hargrove (Segel), a married couple who, after ten years of marriage, decide to capture a private intimate video to rekindle their relationship. The video is inadvertently uploaded to a cloud storage service, leading to a series of comedic attempts to retrieve and delete the footage before it becomes publicly accessible. The narrative explores themes of privacy, modern technology, and marital intimacy.
Cast
- Cameron Diaz as Annie Hargrove
- Jason Segel as Jay Hargrove
- Rob Corddry as Alan
- Rob Lowe as Brad Hargrove
- Alia Shawkat as Emma Hargrove
Production
Development for Sex Tape began in 2012, with the script undergoing multiple revisions. Principal photography commenced in August 2013 and took place primarily in Los Angeles, California. The film employed a conventional production schedule and a $40 million budget.
Release and Reception
Sex Tape premiered in the United States on July 18, 2014. The film grossed approximately $126 million worldwide, surpassing its production budget. Critical response was mixed; on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating indicating mixed or average reviews, with commentators noting the chemistry of the leading actors but critiquing the reliance on conventional slapstick humor. Audience reception was more favorable, reflected by a CinemaScore of "B+".
Home Media
The film was released on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital platforms in November 2014. Supplemental features include behind‑the‑scenes featurettes, cast interviews, and deleted scenes.
Legacy
Sex Tape is referenced in discussions of early 2010s American comedies that address the intersection of technology and personal relationships. It remains a notable entry in the filmographies of both Diaz and Segel.