The Take
Sleeping with Other People sells serial cheating and fear of commitment as cute, relatable adult behavior wrapped in banter. The leads spark but the story never earns any emotional stakes beyond the next hookup.
It frames monogamy as the dull enemy of freedom while celebrating the very patterns that wreck relationships.
The Verdict
The film coasts on two strong performances but never questions its core premise that avoiding real intimacy is the smart play. Witty lines cannot disguise how little the story values growth or consequence.
Skip it. Watch When Harry Met Sally instead.
Common Questions
What is Sleeping with Other People about?
Two serial cheaters meet in therapy and attempt a sex-free friendship.
Why is Sleeping with Other People controversial?
It normalizes adultery and frames commitment issues as endearing.
Does Sleeping with Other People have a happy ending?
It lands on the same casual-sex comfort zone it started with.
