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The End of the Affair

1999Movie1 h 42 minR

DramaRomance
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic657.1Rotten Tomatoes66%74%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving romance movie about the mind and faith and meaning, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

The end was just the beginning.

On a rainy London night in 1946, novelist Maurice Bendrix has a chance meeting with Henry Miles, husband of his ex-mistress Sarah, who abruptly ended their affair two years before. Bendrix's obsession with Sarah is rekindled; he succumbs to his own jealousy and arranges to have her followed.

Feels like

  • Tormented Love
  • Post-War London
  • Adultery and Guilt
  • Religious Conflict
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Brooding Atmosphere
  • Intense Performances
  • Tragic Romance
  • Emotional Complexity

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Neil Jordan
Written by
Graham Greene, Neil Jordan
Produced by
Neil Jordan, Stephen Woolley
Music by
Michael Nyman

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Facts

December 3, 1999 · 1 h 42 min · R

Released
December 3, 1999
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$23 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
77 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The End of the Affair?"

Questions about The End of the Affair

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Where can I stream The End of the Affair?

Fawesome

In the United States, The End of the Affair is free with ads on Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The End of the Affair worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 65).

Is The End of the Affair good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The End of the Affair plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was The End of the Affair a box office flop?

Budget$23 million
Box office$11 million

Yes: it cost about $23 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 47% of its budget.