Love in the Afternoon(1972)
L'Amour l'après-midi
Love in the Afternoon Synopsis
Successful Parisian lawyer Frédéric is happily married to schoolteacher Hélène. Though he daydreams of affairs with other women, he doesn't come close to acting on such thoughts until he runs into Chloé, a beautiful old acquaintance. Tempted by the vibrant Chloé, Frédéric is torn between impulsive lust and his love for Hélène.
Love in the Afternoon (1972) is a drama and romance film directed by Éric Rohmer, released on September 1, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Bernard Verley, Zouzou, Françoise Verley and Daniel Ceccaldi. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 228 ratings.
- Director:
- Éric Rohmer
- Writers:
- Éric Rohmer
- Producers:
- Barbet Schroeder, Pierre Cottrell
- Cinematographer:
- Néstor Almendros
- Composer:
- Arié Dzierlatka
- Production:
- Les Films du Losange
- Status:
- Released
Love in the Afternoon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bernard Verley
as Frédéric
Zouzou
as Chloé
Françoise Verley
as Hélène
Daniel Ceccaldi
as Gérard
- Malvina Penne
Malvina Penne
as Fabienne
- Elisabeth Ferrier
Elisabeth Ferrier
as Martine
- Tina Michelino
Tina Michelino
as The Passenger
Jean-Louis Livi
as The Colleague
- Pierre Nunzi
Pierre Nunzi
as The Salesman
- Irène Skobline
Irène Skobline
as The Saleslady
Frédérique Hender
as Mme. M.
Claude-Jean Philippe
as Mr. M.
Key crew
Directed by Éric Rohmer, written by Éric Rohmer, produced by Barbet Schroeder and Pierre Cottrell.
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Love in the Afternoon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 228 ratings.
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Love in the Afternoon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Love in the Afternoon online?
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Love in the Afternoon (1972) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Love in the Afternoon?
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The main cast of Love in the Afternoon (1972) includes Bernard Verley, Zouzou, Françoise Verley, Daniel Ceccaldi and Malvina Penne. The film was directed by Éric Rohmer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Love in the Afternoon released?
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Love in the Afternoon was released on September 1, 1972 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Love in the Afternoon worth watching?
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Love in the Afternoon (1972) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 228 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.