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Love in the Afternoon

1972·Movie
1h 37min
83
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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Frederic leads a bourgeois life; he is a partner in a small Paris office and is happily married to Helene, a teacher expecting her second child. In the afternoons, Frederic daydreams about other women, but has no intention of taking any action. One day, Chloe, who had been a mistress of an old friend, begins dropping by his office. They meet as friends, irregularly in the afternoons, till eventually Chloe decides to seduce Frederic, causing him a moral dilemma.
French New WaveInfidelity DramaExistential RomancePsychological StudyIntimate & Dialogue-DrivenParisian BourgeoisieMoral DilemmaMelancholyCharacter-Focused

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Where can I stream Love in the Afternoon legally?

Love in the Afternoon is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Love in the Afternoon worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Love in the Afternoon rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Love in the Afternoon?

1 h 37 min

Love in the Afternoon runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Love in the Afternoon?

Critics87
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 87 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see Love in the Afternoon much the same way.

What language is Love in the Afternoon in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Love in the Afternoon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Love in the Afternoon in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Love in the Afternoon use?

The Gentleman or the ScoundrelDogged Nice GuyReally Gets AroundChekhov's GunmanSherlock ScanTranslation ConventionBlatant LiesDance of RomanceUptown GirlRunning GagDress Hits FloorHappily Ever Afterand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for Love in the Afternoon, including The Gentleman or the Scoundrel, Dogged Nice Guy, Really Gets Around.