An Unusual Affair (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2002, An Unusual Affair is a drama and romance film directed by Maris Pfeiffer, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Jochen Wenzel, a young teacher, married with two kids, one day surprisingly falls in love with a young male colleague, Tom Leuthner and they begin an unusual affair (= "Eine aussergewöhnliche Affäre"). While Ina, Jochen's wife, worries about Jochen's distanced behavior without having a clue of her husband's affair, Jochen and Tom seriously fall for each other. Torn between his family and his new love, Jochen has to make a decision. Written by Smoothhoney

Who’s in it. An Unusual Affair stars Hans-Werner Meyer as Jochen Wenzel, Tatjana Blacher as Ina Wenzel, Matthias Walter as Tom Leuthner and August Schmölzer as Wolfganf Bauer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, An Unusual 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 An Unusual Affair page.

If you liked it. Fans of An Unusual Affair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch An Unusual Affair (2002)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Unusual Affair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is An Unusual Affair worth watching?
An Unusual Affair holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in An Unusual Affair?
An Unusual Affair stars Hans-Werner Meyer, Tatjana Blacher, Matthias Walter, August Schmölzer and Bruno Cathomas.
When was An Unusual Affair released?
An Unusual Affair was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.