Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969)

In the heart of Los Angeles, best friends and couples Bob and Carol Sanders, and Ted and Alice Henderson find themselves at the precipice of a social revolution. Bob, a passionate documentary filmmaker, and his wife Carol plunge into the vibrant world of self-discovery at a weekend group-therapy retreat. Awash with newfound enlightenment, they return home, eager to share this euphoria with their old friends, Ted and Alice. Their home becomes a crucible of personal exploration, as Bob and Carol fervently advocate for emotional authenticity over intellectual analysis. The phrase "that's beautiful" becomes their mantra, an affirmation following any revelation, no matter how intimate or trivial. Skepticism bubbles under Ted and Alice's polite acceptance, yet an undeniable undercurrent of sexual tension stirs beneath their shared humor. As they dance on the edge of their comfort zones, Bob shocks the group with a confession of a fleeting sexual encounter. The revelation sends ripples through their relationships, forcing them all to reassess their views on fidelity and intimacy. Carol, buoyed by her newfound enlightenment, shares Bob's confession with Ted and Alice, pushing the boundaries of their friendships and their understandings of love. The foursome, now entangled in a complex web of feelings, thoughts, and sexual tension, embark on a daring journey of experimentation. They decide to cross the final frontier of their enlightenment, challenging societal norms and their perceptions of their own relationships. 'Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice' is a sly exploration of friendship, love, and the tumultuous quest for personal enlightenment amidst the shifting moral landscape of the late sixties.

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice is a comedy movie featuring Natalie Wood.

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