The Calculus Affair (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1964, The Calculus Affair is a comedy, thriller, adventure and family film directed by Ray Goossens, running about 58 minutes.

What it’s about. Strange things are happening in the evening at the mansion: glass things break without any apparent reason. Professor Calculus, somewhat apathetic to the whole series of events, leaves the following day to attend a conference on nuclear physics in Geneva. Foreign powers get wind of his work and send their agents to investigate.

Who’s in it. The Calculus Affair stars Georges Poujouly as Tintin (voice), Jean Clarieux as Captain Haddock (voice), Robert Vattier as Professeur Tournesol (voix) and Fernand Fabre as Professor Tournesol (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Calculus Affair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 The Calculus Affair page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Calculus Affair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Calculus Affair (1964)?
In US, The Calculus 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 The Calculus Affair worth watching?
The Calculus Affair holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Calculus Affair?
The Calculus Affair stars Georges Poujouly, Jean Clarieux, Robert Vattier, Fernand Fabre and Jacques Marin.
When was The Calculus Affair released?
The Calculus Affair was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.