A Foreign Affair
1948, English. Directed by Billy Wilder.
"A Foreign Affair" is a funny affair!
In occupied Berlin, an army captain is torn between an ex-Nazi café singer and the US congresswoman investigating her.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.1/10 from 170 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch A Foreign Affair
A Foreign Affair isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Billy WilderDirector
- Jean ArthurCongresswoman Phoebe Frost
- Marlene DietrichErika Von Schlüetow
- John LundCaptain John Pringle
- Millard MitchellCol. Rufus J. Plummer
- Peter von ZerneckHans Otto Birgel
- Stanley PragerMike
- William MurphyJoe
- Gordon JonesMilitary Police
- Freddie SteeleMilitary Police
- Raymond BondPennecot
- Boyd DavisGiffin
- Robert MalcolmKramer
Details
- Released
- 20 August 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Brackett, Richard L. Breen, Billy Wilder
- Budget
- $1.5M
- Box office
- $5M
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked A Foreign Affair
Florence Foster Jenkins
2016 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The King of Comedy
1982 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
My Dinner with Andre
1981 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
One, Two, Three
1961 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Producers
1968 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Blonde Venus
1932 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Producers
2005 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
She Done Him Wrong
1933 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
King Creole
1958 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
All Through the Night
1942 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Foreign Affair: quick answers
Is A Foreign Affair worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 170 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Foreign Affair?
A Foreign Affair runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does A Foreign Affair have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Foreign Affair. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Foreign Affair parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Foreign Affair is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Foreign Affair on?
A Foreign Affair isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Foreign Affair?
If you liked A Foreign Affair, try Florence Foster Jenkins, The King of Comedy, My Dinner with Andre.
Who directed A Foreign Affair?
A Foreign Affair (1948) was directed by Billy Wilder and stars Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, John Lund.