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Love in the Afternoon

1972Movie1 h 37 min

DramaRomance
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes87%89%

A romantic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • French New Wave
  • Infidelity Drama
  • Existential Romance
  • Psychological Study
  • Intimate & Dialogue-Driven
  • Parisian Bourgeoisie
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Melancholy
  • Character-Focused

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Éric Rohmer
Written by
Éric Rohmer
Produced by
Barbet Schroeder, Pierre Cottrell
Music by
Arié Dzierlatka

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Facts

September 1, 1972 · 1 h 37 min · Sexual Content

Released
September 1, 1972
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

The Gentleman or the Scoundrel, Dogged Nice Guy, Really Gets Around +9

  • The Gentleman or the Scoundrel
  • Dogged Nice Guy
  • Really Gets Around
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Sherlock Scan
  • Translation Convention
  • Blatant Lies
  • Dance of Romance
  • Uptown Girl
  • Running Gag
  • Dress Hits Floor
  • Happily Ever After

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Love in the Afternoon?"

Questions about Love in the Afternoon

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Where can I stream Love in the Afternoon?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, Love in the Afternoon streams on HBO Max and Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Love in the Afternoon worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%).

Is Love in the Afternoon good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Love in the Afternoon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Love in the Afternoon in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

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 tropes for it, including The Gentleman or the Scoundrel, Dogged Nice Guy, and Really Gets Around.