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40 Days and 40 Nights

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Matt Sullivan's last big relationship ended in disaster and ever since his heart's been aching and his commitment's been lacking. Then came Lent, that time of year when everybody gives something up. That's when Matt decides to go where no man's gone before and make a vow: No sex. Whatsoever. For 40 straight days. At first, he has everything under control. That is until the woman of his dreams, Erica, walks into his life.
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Critics Consensus

As romantic comedies go, 40 Days and 40 Nights is smutty, sexist, and puerile.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Aug 26, 2010
3/5
Mildly amusing Josh Hartnett sex comedy. Go to Full Review Neil Smith BBC.com Nov 4, 2002
3/5
In places 40 Days is actually quite witty but one can't help feeling that both Hartnett and Lehmann ... deserve better than this. Go to Full Review Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune Jul 20, 2002
2/4
You may feel like taking a vow of abstinence yourself -- at least from Hollywood youth-sex comedies. Go to Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Nov 6, 2019
Sure to be a hit with teens and 20-somethings, 40 Days and 40 Nights, while no great masterpiece, is nevertheless funny and worth the price of a bargain matinee. Go to Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Dec 29, 2015
B
Fairly gimmicky but entertaining fluffball. Go to Full Review Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) May 27, 2013
1/5
Translates your average bad teen comedy into a below-average adult romantic comedy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kirstie W @KLoves Jul 11, 2026 Wasn’t really for me. But it wasn’t extremely terrible. See more Sweet E @Honey876 Feb 16, 2026 This early 2000's movie is so underrated, it is incredibly hilarious and has great chemistry between the cast and the main love interests. Would definitely recommend everybody check it out 10/10 ❤️ ❤️ 🔥 🔥 See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Dec 18, 2025 Mildly humorous sex comedy staring Josh Hartnett. See more Darin R. @Aurelian Nov 8, 2025 Better than most are giving it credit. I had low expectations and enjoyed it. Probably a 3, but better than its overall rating. See more Isaac D @RT28253365 Nov 4, 2025 Great movie—funny, real, and embarrassing, just like real life. I'm not sure why this received so many negative reviews. My wife and I loved this movie; it was her first time watching it, and she smiled almost the whole time. See more Anonymous B @AnonBunnie Oct 26, 2025 The main character is sexually assaulted by his ex-girlfriend and no one takes it seriously. It's brushed off and disgusting. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Lehmann

Director

Josh Hartnett

Matt

Shannyn Sossamon

Erica Sutton

Vinessa Shaw

Nicole

Paulo Costanzo

Ryan

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Sam

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40 Days and 40 Nights

40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) Shannyn Sossamon and Josh Hartnett in Michael Lehmann's 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS. Vinessa Shaw and Josh Hartnett in Michael Lehmann's 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS. View more photos

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Synopsis Matt Sullivan's last big relationship ended in disaster and ever since his heart's been aching and his commitment's been lacking. Then came Lent, that time of year when everybody gives something up. That's when Matt decides to go where no man's gone before and make a vow: No sex. Whatsoever. For 40 straight days. At first, he has everything under control. That is until the woman of his dreams, Erica, walks into his life.
Director
Michael Lehmann
Producer
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Michael London
Screenwriter
Rob Perez
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Working Title Films, StudioCanal, Universal Pictures, Miramax Films
Rating
R (Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 1, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$37.9M
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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