These actors went full throttle in these full frontal scenes!
Though many women have been objectified in film, television, and live theater over time, the full exploration of male bodies hasn’t been as prominent in mainstream media up until recent years.
Thankfully, times are a-changing, and nude scenes are slowly becoming more commonplace for people of all genders rather than just placing all of the pressure on actresses. This has also led to more considerate evaluations of whether certain nudity is indeed necessary to tell a story, or if it’s being employed for no relevant reason.
In the last few decades, certain actors have taken it all off for their craft and showed up in movies, TV shows, and theater productions looking completely naked. Though there’s always some discourse surrounding which actors used their real genitals for a scene and which of them had prosthetics instead, it’s all about delivering a performance and having viewers suspend their disbelief. For all intents and purposes, these actors had full frontal scenes – and we were there to see it.
Scroll through to check out the actors who have done full frontal scenes in different movies, TV shows, and plays.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson – ‘A Million Little Pieces’
Comic book fans know Aaron Taylor-Johnson for playing Quicksilver in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but he’s also well-known for his roles in Nocturnal Animals, Tenet, and Bullet Train.
Where to watch: Hulu.
Adam Demos – ‘Sex/Life’
Sex/Life is known for having pretty explicit storylines and scenes – and Adam Demos is among the male actors who went fully nude for the series.
Where to watch: Netflix.
Ben Affleck – ‘Gone Girl’
Hollywood superstar Ben Affleck had a headline-making naked scene toward the end of the Gone Girl film, which was directed by the legendary David Fincher.
Where to watch: HBO Max.
Chris Pine – ‘Outlaw King’
Star Trek and Wonder Woman heartthrob Chris Pine went fully naked for a scene in the movie Outlaw King.
Where to watch: Netflix.
Daniel Radcliffe – ‘Equus’
Fresh off his years-long stint in the Harry Potter franchise, Daniel Radcliffe took a deep dive into adulthood by appearing in a stage production of Equus in the West End and on Broadway. In the play, Radcliffe played Alan Strang, a character that was famously naked through a lot of the plot.
Where to watch: Broadway.
Ewan McGregor – ‘Young Adam’
Ewan McGregor’s prolific career has included several naked scenes in films like Young Adam and Trainspotting, among others.
Where to watch: available to rent in digital stores.
Harvey Keitel – ‘Bad Lieutenant’
Directed by Abel Ferrara, 1992’s Bad Lieutenant featured a very explicit scene with a full frontal from actor Harvey Keitel.
Where to watch: available to rent in digital stores.
James McAvoy – ‘The Last King of Scotland’
The Last King of Scotland featured a young James McAvoy acting alongside Forrest Whitaker, Kerry Washington, and Gillian Anderson. In the film, McAvoy also appears in a fully naked scene.
Where to watch: Starz.
Jason Segel – ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’
Jason Segel wrote and starred in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, so he was responsible for including a scene in the film where he had to show his penis on-screen.
Where to watch: Peacock.
Jesse Williams – ‘Take Me Out’
Critics have nothing but praise for the latest theater production of Take Me Out and all of the performances in the cast. On social media, though, fans were particularly enthused over Jesse Williams’ full nudity in the play during a shower scene.
Where to watch: Broadway.
Jonathan Sadowski – ‘Sex/Life’
Jonathan Sadowski also went viral on social media for swinging his dong all over the place during a particular naked scene on Netflix’s Sex/Life.
Where to watch: Netflix.
Jude Law – ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’
Jude Law had a pretty iconic naked scene in The Talented Mr. Ripley that many fans have never forgotten. In the film, Law starred alongside costars like Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Where to watch: Paramount+.
Kevin Bacon – ‘Wild Things’
Kevin Bacon can be seen in his full glory in 1998’s Wild Things, a neo-noir thriller directed by John McNaughton.
Where to watch: Paramount+ (with Showtime).
Mark Wahlberg – ‘Boogie Nights’
Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1997 comedy Boogie Nights had Mark Wahlberg shirtless throughout the film, and also featured a scene where his character, Eddie Adams, revealed his penis.
Where to watch: HBO Max.
Michael Fassbender – ‘Shame’
Best known for Prometheus, Steve Jobs, and his role as Magneto in the X-Men prequel films, Michael Fassbender wasn’t shy about getting all naked for 2012’s Shame, starring opposite of actress Carey Mulligan.
Where to watch: available to rent in digital stores.
Paul Mescal – ‘Normal People’
There was a lot of nudity from Paul Mescal on the BBC miniseries Normal People, including a lot of ass shots and, yes, even a full frontal scene.
Where to watch: Hulu.
Peter Sarsgaard – ‘Kinsey’
Peter Sarsgaard had a memorable nude scene in the 2004 biographical drama Kinsey, which followed the life of sexologist Alfred Charles Kinsey.
Where to watch: available to rent in digital stores.
Theo James – ‘The White Lotus’
No one will ever forget Theo James’ penis and ass scene in the second season of The White Lotus, which took place in Sicily. Though his character was despised by fans, it was hard to take your eyes off of James!
Where to watch: HBO Max.
Tom Hardy – ‘Bronson’
The Bronson biopic had Tom Hardy playing the titular character and featured a scene where he is fully naked. Hardy has never been shy about showing off some skin, and this film certainly proves it.
Where to watch: available to rent in digital stores.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II – ‘Watchmen’
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has become a high-profile Hollywood actor following his roles in Aquaman and Candyman. For the limited HBO series Watchmen, Abdul-Mateen gave us another great performance as well as an unforgettable full frontal scene.
Where to watch: HBO Max.