Love in the Afternoon
1972, French. Directed by Éric Rohmer.
Successful Parisian lawyer Frédéric is happily married to schoolteacher Hélène. Though he daydreams of affairs with other women, he doesn't come close to acting on such thoughts until he runs into Chloé, a beautiful old acquaintance. Tempted by the vibrant Chloé, Frédéric is torn between impulsive lust and his love for Hélène.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 1 September 1972
- Original title
- L'Amour l'après-midi
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Éric Rohmer
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Love in the Afternoon: quick answers
What should I watch before Love in the Afternoon?
Watch Suzanne's Career (1963), La Collectionneuse (1967), My Night at Maud's (1969), and Claire's Knee (1970) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
Is Love in the Afternoon worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 229 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Love in the Afternoon?
Love in the Afternoon runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Love in the Afternoon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Love in the Afternoon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Love in the Afternoon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Love in the Afternoon yet.
Which OTT platform is Love in the Afternoon on?
Love in the Afternoon is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love in the Afternoon?
If you liked Love in the Afternoon, try Marie-Jo and Her 2 Loves, We Won't Grow Old Together, Not Easily Broken.
Who directed Love in the Afternoon?
Love in the Afternoon (1972) was directed by Éric Rohmer and stars Bernard Verley, Zouzou, Françoise Verley.