A Foreign Affair (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1948, A Foreign Affair is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Billy Wilder, running about 116 minutes. “It would make a cigar store Indian laugh ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In occupied Berlin, an army captain is torn between an ex-Nazi cafe singer and the U.S. congresswoman investigating her.
Who’s in it. A Foreign Affair stars Jean Arthur as Congresswoman Phoebe Frost, Marlene Dietrich as Erika Von Schlüetow, John Lund as Captain John Pringle and Millard Mitchell as Col. Rufus J. Plummer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Foreign Affair has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 A Foreign Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Foreign Affair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Foreign Affair (1948)?
- In US, A Foreign Affair is available to 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 A Foreign Affair worth watching?
- A Foreign Affair 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 A Foreign Affair?
- A Foreign Affair stars Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, John Lund, Millard Mitchell and Charles Meredith.
- When was A Foreign Affair released?
- A Foreign Affair was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.