Name: Story of a Love Affair
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1950-11-03
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Cast: Massimo Girotti, Lucia Bosè, Gino Rossi, Marika Rowsky, Ferdinando Sarmi

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A wealthy, possessive husband's investigation reignites his young wife's past love, leading them to plot against him. As obstacles fall away, their passion faces a new test.

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Italian Neorealism
Post-War Italy
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Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni
Written by: Daniele D'Anza, Michelangelo Antonioni, Piero Tellini
Produced by: Franco Villani
Music by: Giovanni Fusco

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November 3, 1950 · 1 h 38 min · Sexual Content

Released: November 3, 1950
Runtime: 1 h 38 min
Content: Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: Italian
Made in: Italy
Available in: 12 countries

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Where can I stream Story of a Love Affair?

Kanopy

In the United States, Story of a Love Affair is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Story of a Love Affair worth watching?

79

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is Story of a Love Affair good for date night?

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

Is Story of a Love Affair in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.