A Private Affair (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2002, A Private Affair is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Guillaume Nicloux, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Divorced private detective Francois Maneri is assigned by his agency to investigate the disappearance of Rachel, a young student who has been missing for six months. After interviewing Rachel's family, friends and classmates, Francois is attacked and injured by an anonymous assailant and becomes reluctant to continue his search. But when Rachel's body is found, Francois is drawn deeper into the investigation as he discovers the dead girl's secret life.
Who’s in it. A Private Affair stars Thierry Lhermitte as François Manéri, Marion Cotillard as Clarisse Entoven, Samuel Le Bihan as Vincent Walt and Aurore Clément as Madame Siprien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Private 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 A Private Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Private Affair tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Private Affair (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Private Affair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Private Affair worth watching?
- A Private Affair holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Private Affair?
- A Private Affair stars Thierry Lhermitte, Marion Cotillard, Samuel Le Bihan, Aurore Clément and Frédéric Diefenthal.
- When was A Private Affair released?
- A Private Affair was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.