The Affair (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1967, The Affair is a drama film directed by Yoshishige Yoshida, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. As a young woman, Oriko condemned her widowed mother for openly pursuing relationships with younger men. After her mother passes away, she finds herself in an unhappy, loveless marriage and begins to understand her mother’s actions.
Who’s in it. The Affair stars Mariko Okada as Oriko, Yoshie Minami as Oriko's Mother, Tadahiko Sugano as Furuhata and Shigako Shimegi as Furuhata's Sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Affair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Affair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Affair (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Affair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Affair worth watching?
- The Affair holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Affair?
- The Affair stars Mariko Okada, Yoshie Minami, Tadahiko Sugano, Shigako Shimegi and Isao Kimura.
- When was The Affair released?
- The Affair was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.