Love Affair (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1939, Love Affair is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 88 minutes. “DESPERATELY IN LOVE!- a great, tender romance to give you your deepest heart-thrill in months!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A French playboy and an American former nightclub singer fall in love aboard a ship. They arrange to reunite six months later, if neither has changed their mind.
Who’s in it. Love Affair stars Irene Dunne as Terry McKay, Charles Boyer as Michel Marnet, Maria Ouspenskaya as Grandmother and Lee Bowman as Kenneth Bradley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Love Affair has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Affair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Affair (1939)?
- In US, Love Affair is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love Affair worth watching?
- Love Affair holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love Affair?
- Love Affair stars Irene Dunne, Charles Boyer, Maria Ouspenskaya, Lee Bowman and Astrid Allwyn.
- When was Love Affair released?
- Love Affair was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.