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Love Affair

1939·Movie
1h 28min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

  • Romance8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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They Part as Strangers... to meet again as lovers...! Two people who were true to themselves...and who loved each other...at the expense of those who loved them!

A French playboy and an American former nightclub singer fall in love aboard a ship. They arrange to reunite six months later, if neither has changed their mind.
Classic RomanceGolden Age of HollywoodMelodramaNostalgicSophisticatedEmotionalCharacter-DrivenDialogue-FocusedHistorical Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Love Affair

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Where can I stream Love Affair legally?

Love Affair is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Brew, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. 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 Affair worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Love Affair rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Love Affair?

1 h 28 min

Love Affair runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Love Affair?

Critics92
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Love Affair higher (92) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Love Affair in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Love Affair?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Love Affair in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Love Affair use?

The ChanteuseTears of JoyThe CasanovaTwerp SweatingAt the Opera TonightContrived CoincidenceRomantic False LeadArc WordsDiabolus ex MachinaEveryone Can See ItOrphanage of LoveLadykiller in Loveand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Love Affair, including The Chanteuse, Tears of Joy, The Casanova.