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Affinity

2008Movie2 h 0 min

DramaThriller
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–41%

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about history and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

The most mysterious spirit is desire

A grieving upper class woman becomes a "Lady Visitor" at Millbank prison, hoping to escape her troubles and be a guiding figure in the lives of the female prisoners. Of all her friendships with prisoners, she is most fascinated by Selina - a medium.

Feels like

  • Victorian Era Drama
  • Psychological Romance
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Melancholic
  • Social Class Critique
  • Spiritualism & Mediums
  • Prison Setting
  • LGBTQ+ Themes
  • Slow-Burn Mystery

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Tim Fywell
Written by
Andrew Davies, Sarah Waters
Produced by
Adrian Bate, Greg Dummett
Music by
Frederic Weber

Everyone

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Facts

December 28, 2008 · 2 h 0 min · Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 28, 2008
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, Romania, United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Affinity?"

Questions about Affinity

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Affinity worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Affinity good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Affinity plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.