These actors went full throttle in these full frontal scenes!
Though many women have been objectified in film, television, and live theater over the years, the full exploration of male bodies hasn't been as prominent in mainstream media up until recent years.
But times are a-changing, and nude scenes are slowly becoming more commonplace for people of all genders, rather than only subjecting actresses to show skin. This has also led to more considerate evaluations of whether nudity is indeed necessary to tell a particular story, or if the reasons for it aren't exactly clear.
In the last few decades, certain actors have taken it all off for their craft and showed up completely naked in movies, TV shows, and theater productions. 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 for viewers who are willing to suspend their disbelief. For all intents and purposes, these actors had full frontal scenes — and we were there to see them.
Scroll through to check out the actors who have done full frontal scenes in different movies, TV shows, and stage plays.
Barry Keoghan — 'Saltburn'
Barry Keoghan plays the curious and obsessed character of Oliver Quick in Saltburn, where he stars opposite Jacob Elordi (playing Felix Catton). Fans might not have expected this, but Keoghan does have a full-frontal scene in the Emerald Fennell film.
Where to watch: Prime Video.
Daryl McCormack — 'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande'
Daryl McCormack plays the very sensual Leo Grande, a.k.a. Connor Martin, in the film Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. In this particular case, it comes as no surprise that the character has fully nude scenes.
Where to watch: Hulu.
Omar Ayuso — 'On the Go'
Best known for playing the fan-favorite character of Omar in the Netflix hit series Élite, Omar Ayuso levels up his acting — and exposes much more of himself — in the film On the Go. There are also a few shots of the actor doing full-frontal in the movie, which Élite fans were quick to notice and talk about on social media.
Where to watch: MUBI.
Matt Lloyd — 'Here and Now'
Matt Lloyd was another actor who ventured into full-frontal territory during his portrayal of Liam on HBO's Here and Now.
Where to watch: currently not available for streaming.
Charles Melton — 'May December'
Charles Melton delivered an incredible breakout performance in Todd Haynes' May December. The film follows the character of Elizabeth studying a real woman she will play in a movie, Gracie, who married her teenage student, Joe (Charles Melton), many years ago. In one of the scenes, Melton takes it all off for the camera.
Where to watch: Netflix.
Justin Chatwin — 'Shameless'
As the character of Steve Wilton on Shameless, actor Justin Chatwin showed full-frontal, his bare ass, and pretty much everything else in between.
Where to watch: Showtime.
Jordan Firstman — 'Rotting in the Sun'
The queer indie Rotting in the Sun had lots and lots of nudity. Penises everywhere! In the movie, lead actor Jordan Firstman (who played a fictional version of himself) fully committed to the brief, not shy to show off basically every single angle of his body.
Where to watch: MUBI.
Richard Armitage — 'Obsession'
One full-frontal scene that went totally viral on social media came from Richard Armitage on Netflix's Obsession. While there are plenty of reasons for fans to be terrified of his character, William Farrow, on the show, it's tough to ignore Armitage's great looks.
Where to watch: Netflix.
Taylor Zakhar Perez — 'Minx'
Taylor Zakhar Perez went all out on Minx in his portrayal of Shane Brody. In one particular scene, Perez showcased himself fully nude on the show — and let's just say that the viewers did not complain.
Where to watch: Starz.
Martiño Rivas — 'Nacho'
Spanish actor Martiño Rivas played the legendary adult film star Nacho Vidal in the Lionsgate+ series Nacho. As expected, Rivas bared all for this role and had a sensual full-frontal scene.
Where to watch: Lionsgate+.
Christopher Meloni — 'Oz'
The hit HBO series Oz featured a lot of nudity from Christopher Meloni. Not only did Meloni deliver an incredible performance as Chris Keller, but he was also very naked on the show, which the gays were always keeping an eye out for.
Where to watch: Max.
Eric Dane — 'Euphoria'
Eric Dane had a couple of full-frontal scenes on HBO's Euphoria playing the complex character of Cal Jacobs. Between having sex with Jules and drunkenly peeing in his living room, it didn't take much for Cal to pull out his penis in the series.
Where to watch: Max.
Elias Kacavas — 'Euphoria'
Elias Kacavas played a younger version of Cal Jacobs on Euphoria. During a particular shower scene, viewers got to see absolutely everything from the actor: front and back.
Where to watch: Max.
Henry Eikenberry — 'Euphoria'
The same episode that featured a young Cal Jacobs also featured the character's best friend (and lover), Derek, played by Henry Eikenberry. Just like Kacavas, the actor had explicit naked scenes that included a full-frontal moment.
Where to watch: Max.
Rory Culkin — 'Swarm'
Another example of a viral full-frontal scene came from none other than Rory Culkin on Donald Glover's Prime Video series Swarm.
Where to watch: Prime Video.
Alfie Allen — 'Game of Thrones'
Alfie Allen played Theon on Game of Thrones and had a memorable full-frontal scene during the very first season of the hit HBO series.
Where to watch: Max.
Matt Bomer — 'The Boys in the Band'
Matt Bomer shows off both his ass and penis in a shower scene from Netflix's film adaptation of the groundbreaking stage play The Boys in the Band.
Where to watch: Netflix.
Shia LaBeouf — 'Nymphomaniac'
Simply put, there's just A LOT of nudity in Lars von Trier's 2013 erotic film Nymphomaniac. To that end, the movie includes full-frontal scenes from Shia LaBeouf playing the character of Jerôme Morris.
Where to watch: Prime Video.
Oscar Isaac — 'Scenes From a Marriage'
Oscar Isaac is another actor who bared it all for his performance on HBO's Scenes From a Marriage alongside Jessica Chastain. In different scenes, Isaac's ass and penis can be seen in full display… though it's all done in a very tasteful way for the series.
Where to watch: Max.
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. In 2018's A Million Little Pieces, the actor is definitely shown in a full-frontal scene.
Where to watch: Hulu.
Adam Demos — 'Sex/Life'
Sex/Life became known for having pretty explicit storylines and scenes, and Adam Demos was among the male actors who went fully nude for the series.
Where to watch: Netflix.
Ben Affleck — 'Gone Girl'
Hollywood A-lister 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 both in the West End and on Broadway. Radcliffe played Alan Strang in the play, a character who was famously naked throughout a good portion of the story.
Where to watch: N/A.
Ewan McGregor — 'Young Adam'
Ewan McGregor's prolific career has included several naked scenes in films such as Young Adam and Trainspotting, to name a few.
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 full-frontal scene delivered by 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 had nothing but praise for the most recent stage production of Take Me Out and its entire cast of actors. On social media, though, fans were particularly enthused over Jesse Williams' full nudity in the play during a shower scene.
Where to watch: N/A.
Jonathan Sadowski — 'Sex/Life'
Jonathan Sadowski also went viral on social media for swinging his dong all over the place during a 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 played a wealthy, attractive man and starred alongside 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 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: Paramount+.
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 while starring opposite Carey Mulligan.
Where to watch: available to rent in digital stores.
Paul Mescal — 'Normal People'
There was a lot of nudity from Paul Mescal in 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 reveal 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 James!
Where to watch: Max.
Tom Hardy — 'Bronson'
The Bronson biopic had Tom Hardy playing the titular character and featured a scene where he appears 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: Max.