Heather Graham

Hasn’t spoken to her parents since Boogie Nights hit theaters in ’97—that’s a long, awkward family dinner gap. You can almost imagine the tension. Boogie Nights, for all its critical acclaim and cult status, definitely didn’t pull any punches with its subject matter. The movie dove headfirst into the world of adult entertainment in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, and honestly, it was pretty wild for its time. The cast was stacked—Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, the whole crew—and the film didn’t shy away from showing the grit, glam, and messiness of that era. So, if you’re wondering why an actor’s family might have gone radio silent after that? Well, let’s just say not every parent’s dream is to see their kid in a movie like this. Sometimes, movies don’t just shake up Hollywood—they shake up families too. Awkward, right?

This movie’s main character is someone who’s got zero filter—totally unashamed about cracking risky jokes and poking fun at all things sex-related. The story pretty much revolves around their wild sense of humor, pulling friends and strangers alike into all sorts of awkward, hilarious situations. There’s a lot of banter, a few jaw-dropping punchlines, and a constant tug-of-war between what’s “acceptable” and what’s just downright shameless. Relationships get messy (obviously, right?), and people start questioning their own boundaries, all while trying not to break into laughter at the wrong moments. In the end, the movie isn’t just about crude jokes—it digs into how humor helps us deal with the weird, uncomfortable parts of life. It’s raw, a little bit outrageous, and packed with moments that’ll have you cringing and laughing at the same time. If you’re squeamish, you’ve been warned.