The Third Lover (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1962, The Third Lover is a drama film directed by Claude Chabrol, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a journalist in southern Germany who stays with a novelist and his wife and gradually begins to destroy the young couple's lives.
Who’s in it. The Third Lover stars Jacques Charrier as Albin Mercier, Walther Reyer as Andreas Hartmann, Stéphane Audran as Hélène and Daniel Boulanger as Un policier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Third Lover has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Third Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Third Lover tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Third Lover (1962)?
- In CA, The Third Lover is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Third Lover worth watching?
- The Third Lover holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Third Lover?
- The Third Lover stars Jacques Charrier, Walther Reyer, Stéphane Audran, Daniel Boulanger and Erika Tweer.
- When was The Third Lover released?
- The Third Lover was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.