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The End of the Affair

1955Movie1 h 45 minNR

70
GoodGoodWatch score
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

During the 1940s, Maurice Bendrix, a writer recently discharged from the armed service, falls in love with Sarah Miles, whom he interviews for a book.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Directed by
Edward Dmytryk
Produced by
David Lewis

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Facts

February 24, 1955 · 1 h 45 min · NR

Released
February 24, 1955
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
55 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 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?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The End of the Affair from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The End of the Affair worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is The End of the Affair good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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

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