The Berlin Affair (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1985, The Berlin Affair is a drama film directed by Liliana Cavani, running about 96 minutes. “Two women, a man and a madness” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. What begins as an innocent art class becomes a steamy triangle of erotic passions and forbidden love. A beautiful Japanese girl becomes the object of obsession in a devious relationship between the wife of a German diplomat and her husband.
Who’s in it. The Berlin Affair stars Gudrun Landgrebe as Louise von Hollendorf, Kevin McNally as Heinz von Hollendorf, Mio Takaki as Mitsuko Matsugae and Hanns Zischler as Wolf von Hollendorf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Berlin Affair has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Berlin Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Berlin Affair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Berlin Affair (1985)?
- In US, The Berlin Affair is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Berlin Affair worth watching?
- The Berlin Affair holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Berlin Affair?
- The Berlin Affair stars Gudrun Landgrebe, Kevin McNally, Mio Takaki, Hanns Zischler and Massimo Girotti.
- When was The Berlin Affair released?
- The Berlin Affair was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.