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What follows isn't just a series of dirty phone calls. It’s a masterclass in two women learning to respect each other's wildly different worlds. 1. Ari Graynor is a force of nature. If you only know Graynor from serious roles, you are not ready. She plays Katie with a wrecking ball of chaotic energy, but she never makes her a joke. Katie loves her job. She sees phone sex as a form of therapy and human connection. Graynor makes the absurd feel grounded.

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The late, great James Wolk (looking like a golden retriever in human form) plays a hilariously vanilla love interest. Keep an eye out for Kevin Smith as a sleazy caller, Martha MacIsaac, and a perfectly timed appearance by Seth Rogen as a hilariously bad phone sex customer. What follows isn't just a series of dirty phone calls

Viewers who are extremely prudish about sex work or who hate "cringe" humor. Also, don't watch this with your parents unless you have a very unique family dynamic. Ari Graynor is a force of nature

Yes, there are graphic phone calls. Yes, there is a scene involving a "garbage bag full of dildos." But the film never feels exploitative. It’s actually a sharp commentary on the gig economy before we even called it that. How far will you go to pay your bills? And can you find pride in a job others look down on?

So next time you’re scrolling for a movie that drives past the obvious, pick this one. Just use headphones.