Love in the Afternoon (1972): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Love in the Afternoon
Director: Éric Rohmer
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1972
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Bernard Verley, Zouzou, Françoise Verley, Daniel Ceccaldi, Malvina Penne

What Love in the Afternoon Is About

Frederic leads a bourgeois life; he is a partner in a small Paris office and is happily married to Helene, a teacher expecting her second child. In the afternoons, Frederic daydreams about other women, but has no intention of taking any action. One day, Chloe, who had been a mistress of an old friend, begins dropping by his office. They meet as friends, irregularly in the afternoons, till eventually Chloe decides to seduce Frederic, causing him a moral dilemma.

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What is Love in the Afternoon about?

Frederic leads a bourgeois life; he is a partner in a small Paris office and is happily married to Helene, a teacher expecting her second child. In the afternoons, Frederic daydreams about other women, but has no intention of taking any action.

Where can I watch Love in the Afternoon?

Love in the Afternoon is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Love in the Afternoon?

Love in the Afternoon runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When did Love in the Afternoon come out?

Love in the Afternoon was released in 1972.

Who directed Love in the Afternoon?

Love in the Afternoon was directed by Éric Rohmer.

Who stars in Love in the Afternoon?

Love in the Afternoon stars Bernard Verley, Zouzou, Françoise Verley, Daniel Ceccaldi.

What is Love in the Afternoon's rating?

Love in the Afternoon holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.