Love in the Afternoon (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1957, Love in the Afternoon is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by Billy Wilder, running about 130 minutes. “Love is a game any number can play... especially in the afternoon...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lovestruck conservatory student Ariane pretends to be just as much a cosmopolitan lover as the worldly mature Frank Flannagan hoping that l’amour will take hold.
Who’s in it. Love in the Afternoon stars Gary Cooper as Frank Flannagan, Audrey Hepburn as Ariane Chavasse / Thin Girl, Maurice Chevalier as Claude Chavasse and John McGiver as Monsieur X, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Love in the Afternoon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (1957)?
- In US, Love in the Afternoon is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love in the Afternoon?
- Love in the Afternoon stars Gary Cooper, Audrey Hepburn, Maurice Chevalier, John McGiver and Van Doude.
- When was Love in the Afternoon released?
- Love in the Afternoon was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.