An Almost Perfect Affair (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1979, An Almost Perfect Affair is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 91 minutes. “The Film of the Century.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An idealistic first-time director lives for his art — until he meets a wife of an Italian producer at the Cannes Film Festival. A passionate affair begins, but the couple's romance is tested as they face the temptations of fame and fortune.
Who’s in it. An Almost Perfect Affair stars Keith Carradine as Hal, Monica Vitti as Maria, Raf Vallone as Freddie and Christian De Sica as Carlo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, An Almost Perfect Affair has proved divisive with 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 An Almost Perfect Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Almost Perfect Affair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Almost Perfect Affair (1979)?
- In US, An Almost Perfect 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 An Almost Perfect Affair worth watching?
- An Almost Perfect Affair holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Almost Perfect Affair?
- An Almost Perfect Affair stars Keith Carradine, Monica Vitti, Raf Vallone, Christian De Sica and Dick Anthony Williams.
- When was An Almost Perfect Affair released?
- An Almost Perfect Affair was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.