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A Foreign Affair

1948Movie1 h 56 minNR

ComedyDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic756.2Rotten Tomatoes100%78%

A nostalgic, romantic comedy movie about history and politics, with standout performances and dialogue.

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

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Not for scares, warmth or laughs.

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Story

"A Foreign Affair" is a funny affair!

In occupied Berlin, an army captain is torn between an ex-Nazi café singer and the US congresswoman investigating her.

Feels like

  • Post-War Drama
  • Romantic Triangle
  • Political Intrigue
  • Occupied Berlin
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Morality Play
  • Dark Comedy Elements
  • Human Frailty
  • Historical Setting

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Billy Wilder
Written by
Billy Wilder, Richard L. Breen, Charles Brackett
Produced by
Charles Brackett
Music by
Friedrich Hollaender

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Facts

August 20, 1948 · 1 h 56 min · NR

Released
August 20, 1948
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

No Party Given, No Swastikas, Pimped-Out Dress +9

  • No Party Given
  • No Swastikas
  • Pimped-Out Dress
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • As Long as It Sounds Foreign
  • Femme Fatale
  • Nerd Glasses
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Actor Allusion
  • Take That!
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Running Gag

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Foreign Affair?"

Questions about A Foreign Affair

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Where can I stream A Foreign Affair?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Foreign Affair from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Foreign Affair worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Will A Foreign Affair make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Is A Foreign Affair good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

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

Was A Foreign Affair a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What tropes does A Foreign Affair use?

No Party GivenNo SwastikasPimped-Out DressEstablishing Character MomentAs Long as It Sounds ForeignFemme FataleNerd GlassesDefrosting Ice QueenActor AllusionTake That!Deadpan SnarkerRunning Gagand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including No Party Given, No Swastikas, and Pimped-Out Dress.