The Aviator's Wife (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1981, The Aviator's Wife is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Éric Rohmer, running about 106 minutes. “One can’t think of nothing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A student is devastated when he finds that his girlfriend is cheating on him. In order to find out why she did it, he decides to spy on her and her airline pilot lover. Then he sees the pilot with a blonde woman and he begins to follow them…
Who’s in it. The Aviator's Wife stars Philippe Marlaud as François, Marie Rivière as Anne, Anne-Laure Meury as Lucie and Mathieu Carrière as Christian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Aviator's Wife has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Metrograph and Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Aviator's Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Aviator's Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Aviator's Wife (1981)?
- In US, The Aviator's Wife is available to stream on Metrograph and Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Aviator's Wife worth watching?
- The Aviator's Wife holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Aviator's Wife?
- The Aviator's Wife stars Philippe Marlaud, Marie Rivière, Anne-Laure Meury, Mathieu Carrière and Philippe Caroit.
- When was The Aviator's Wife released?
- The Aviator's Wife was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.