Love in the Afternoon (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1972, Love in the Afternoon is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Éric Rohmer, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The last of Rohmer's Six Moral Tales. 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.
Who’s in it. Love in the Afternoon stars Bernard Verley as Frédéric, Françoise Verley as Hélène, Zouzou as Chloé and Daniel Ceccaldi as Gérard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Love in the Afternoon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love in the Afternoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love in the Afternoon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love in the Afternoon (1972)?
- In US, Love in the Afternoon is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love in the Afternoon worth watching?
- Love in the Afternoon holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love in the Afternoon?
- Love in the Afternoon stars Bernard Verley, Françoise Verley, Zouzou, Daniel Ceccaldi and Malvina Penne.
- When was Love in the Afternoon released?
- Love in the Afternoon was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.