The Third Lover
1962, French. Directed by Claude Chabrol.
Three's a crowd...until she whispered..."three's allowed."
On a work assignment in Germany, failed journalist Albin crosses paths with Andreas, a successful writer, and his wife Hélène, who quickly becomes the apple of Albin’s eye. While Andreas is off on a business trip, Albin tries to seduce Hélèn and, eventually, take over Andreas’ life.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 2 May 1962
- Original title
- L'Œil du Malin
- Country
- Italy, France
- Written by
- Paul Gégauff, Martial Matthieu, Claude Chabrol
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The Third Lover: quick answers
Is The Third Lover worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Third Lover?
The Third Lover runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does The Third Lover have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Third Lover. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Third Lover parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Third Lover on?
The Third Lover isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Third Lover?
If you liked The Third Lover, try Addicted, Crash, Elle.
Who directed The Third Lover?
The Third Lover (1962) was directed by Claude Chabrol and stars Jacques Charrier, Walther Reyer, Stéphane Audran.