The Passionate Friends
1949, English. Directed by David Lean.
Their affair took on a life of its own.
A woman is torn between the love of her life, who's married to someone else, and her older husband.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- David LeanDirector
- Ann ToddMary Justin
- Claude RainsHoward Justin
- Trevor HowardProf. Steven Stratton
- Betty Ann DaviesJoan Layton
- Isabel DeanPat Stratton
- Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteLawyer
- Arthur HowardSmith - the Butler
- Guido LorraineHotel Manager
- Marcel PoncinHall Porter
- Natasha SokolovaChambermaid
- Hélène BurlsFlowerwoman
- John SerretEmigration Official
Details
- Released
- 26 January 1949
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Eric Ambler
- Budget
- $350K
- Box office
- $225K
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What The Passionate Friends is based on
The Passionate Friends is based on The Passionate Friends: A Novel (1913) by H. G. Wells, published by Harper.
1913
The Passionate Friends: A Novel
By H. G. Wells
Published by Harper
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The Passionate Friends: quick answers
Is The Passionate Friends worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Passionate Friends?
The Passionate Friends runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Passionate Friends have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Passionate Friends. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Passionate Friends parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Passionate Friends is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Passionate Friends on?
The Passionate Friends isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Passionate Friends?
If you liked The Passionate Friends, try The Secret: Dare to Dream, The Lost Husband, My Brilliant Career.
Who directed The Passionate Friends?
The Passionate Friends (1949) was directed by David Lean and stars Ann Todd, Claude Rains, Trevor Howard.
What is The Passionate Friends based on?
The Passionate Friends is based on The Passionate Friends: A Novel (1913) by H. G. Wells, published by Harper.