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An Affair to Remember

1957·Movie
1h 51min·NR
70
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Big heart, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply romantic and nostalgic

  • Romance9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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In Italy... on the Mediterranean... across an ocean... and all over New York!

A couple falls in love and agrees to meet in six months at the Empire State Building - but will it happen?
Classic RomanceTimeless Love StoryMelodramaFate and DestinyEmotional ResonanceIconic FilmGolden Age of CinemaEmpire State BuildingNostalgic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream An Affair to Remember legally?

An Affair to Remember is included with a subscription to fuboTV and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is An Affair to Remember worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is An Affair to Remember rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is An Affair to Remember?

1 h 51 min

An Affair to Remember runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on An Affair to Remember?

Critics68
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see An Affair to Remember much the same way.

Was An Affair to Remember a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$4 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is An Affair to Remember in?

EnglishFrenchItalian

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

In how many countries can I watch An Affair to Remember?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for An Affair to Remember in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does An Affair to Remember use?

Shout-OutStood UpThird-Act MisunderstandingBookendsHonor Before ReasonDance of RomancePretty in MinkFourth-Date MarriageArc WordsLadykiller in LoveAt the Opera TonightDiegetic Musicaland 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for An Affair to Remember, including Shout-Out, Stood Up, Third-Act Misunderstanding.