A Private Affair

2000·Movie
1h 35min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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A Private Affair fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A woman who has confronted the sour side of success finds love and discovers herself in this made-for-TV drama. Nikka (Vanessa Bell Calloway) is a writer who enjoys unexpected success with her first novel, but her brush with fame and fortune has a serious downside when she's threatened with legal action by the Internal Revenue Service for non-payment of taxes. Turning to her family and friends for help, Nikka's new life begins to fall apart, but she begins to develop a greater sense of herself in the process, and she decides to take a trip to Africa in hopes of coming to terms with her heritage.
Made-for-TV MovieFamily DramaSelf-DiscoveryRomantic ElementsContemporary SettingCharacter-DrivenEmotional JourneyAfrican HeritageRelationship Focused

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about A Private Affair

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Where can I stream A Private Affair legally?

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Is A Private Affair worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Private Affair?

1 h 35 min

A Private Affair runs 1 h 35 min.

Is A Private Affair based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is A Private Affair in?

English

It was made in English.

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