40 Days and 40 Nights

40 Days and 40 Nights is a 2002 romantic comedy film directed by Michael Lehmann, written by Rob Perez, and starring Josh Hartnett, Shannyn Sossamon and Paulo Costanzo. The film depicts Matt Sullivan, a San Francisco web designer who has chosen to abstain from any sexual contact for the duration of Lent. Released on March 1, 2002 by Miramax Films in the United States and by Universal Pictures (through United International Pictures) in other territories, the film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $95.1 million against a $17 million budget, becoming a commercial success.