Top 10 Porn Movies that Had Mainstream Success

It’s no secret that porn is here to stay and it’s an ever-changing industry opening up doors all around the world. So, when a porn movie gains mainstream success, it’s well-noted in the porn world. So, let’s take a look at some of the best porn movies that have hit mainstream popularity.

Deep Throat (1972)

Gerard Damianos’s Deep Throat was filmed in 1972 and was never expected to be the hit that it was, and still is today. Considered pornographic chic, the film stars Linda Lovelace and opened many doors for future films.  

Cast: Linda Lovelace, Harry Reems, Dolly Sharp, Bill Harrison, William Love, Carol Connors. Gerard Damiano - Director 

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The Devil in Miss Jones (Original) (1973)

Yet another classic by writer and director Gerard Damiano, The Devil in Miss Jones was made during the Golden Age of porn in the early seventies.

Cast: Georgina Spelvin, Clair Lumiere, Harry Reems, John Clemens, Marc Stevens

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The Opening of Misty Beethoven (1976)

The only erotic feature to ever achieve Film of the Year from all major magazines and associations, The Opening Of Misty Beethoven is a sultry tale of a streetwalker who is sexually transformed into a sophisticated socialite. It is perhaps the greatest blue movie ever made!

Cast: Constance Money, Gloria Leonard, Terry Hall, Marlene Willoughby, Mary Stuart

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Pirates (2005)

This one was made in the early 2000s and boasts an all-star cast. Pirates was geared to be a spoof of the popular Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise. It’s considered the most expensive porn movie to date. 

Cast: Jesse Jane, Teagan Presley, Devon, Jenaveve Jolie, Janine, Carmen Luvana, Austyn Moore, Evan Stone, Tommy Gunn, Steven St. Croix, Scott Nails, Kris Slater

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Succubus (2007)

Directed by Colin Rowntree, Succubus is two whole hours of classic porn filming made in the modern age. It’s a Horror Adventure and stars Raven Riley.

Cast: Raven Riley, Brandi Love, Liz Vicious, Tracy Motion, Ron Jeremy, Kevin Baxter. Colin Rowntree - Director

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Portrait of a Call Girl (2011)

Directed by the amazing Graham Travis, Portrait of a Call Girl shows the up close and personal  life of such a position while providing the viewer with detailed sex scenes to enjoy. It’s won over half a dozen critically acclaimed awards such as Movie of the Year, Best Cinematography, and Best Actress.

Cast: Jessie Andrews, Darla Crane, Zoe Holloway, Manuel Ferrara, Mick Blue, Ramon Nomar, Bill Bailey, Danny Mountain, Jay Crew, Alec Knight, Alex Gonz, Eric Swiss, Eric John. Graham Travis - Director

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Marriage 2.0 (2015)

Written and produced by Magnus Sullivan and directed by Paul Deeb, Marriage 2.0 was such a huge mainstream hit that they even had a team of professionals adapt it without the super explicit sex scenes to make a PG17 version which elevated its mainstream success even more.

Cast: India Summer, Nina Hartley, Daisy Ducati, Nikki Darling, Dylan Ryan, Beretta James, Kitty, Sadie Lune, Emily Morse, Pandora, Ryan Driller, Mickey Mod, Andre Shakti

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Snapshot (2016)

It’s no wonder this one received mainstream recognition with the amazing premise. Without the sex scenes, Snapshot is still an enticing Thriller movie with the main character accidentally photographing a murder scene.

Cast: Beretta James, Chocolate Chip,  Lyric Seal, Mr. Pink,  Jiz Lee. Shine Louise Houston - Director

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Love in the Digital Age (2018)

What really skyrocketed Love in the Digital Age was the director’s casting choices. She chose actors who were talented, could take direction, and deliver exceptional lines rather than just perform the sex scenes.

Cast: Kenna James, Gia Paige, Mona Wales, Tyler Nixon, Marcus London, Logan Pierce, Small Hands. Jacky St. James - Director

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Invictus (2018)

One woman. One mission. One chance. And Invictus took it and ran. This porn movie is so much more than just a run of the mill sex film. It adds flavor, character, and conflict which delivers an exceptional Erotic Dystopian for anyone to enjoy.

Cast: Delirious Hunter, JoeyDotRawr, Ava Mir-Ausziehen, Shadrack Stargazer, Argus Hammer, Violet Sky, Cat Belmont. Angie Rowntree - Director

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Conclusion

And there we have it! Our chosen list of amazing porn movies that had such strong storylines and stunning cinematography that they easily earn a place in mainstream success. Do you know of any others? Let us know!