Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- sentimental
- wistful
- sincere
- romantic movie night
- nostalgic weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the remake as an unsuccessful, overly sentimental revival of a classic romantic premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mike and Terry meet unexpectedly, agree to reunite in New York, and are divided when one fails to appear.
Both protagonists are engaged to other people when their attraction develops during the journey.
The film reworks the established Love Affair premise and is explicitly identified as a remake.
The plot and keywords foreground an accident victim and a woman in a wheelchair as major elements of the relationship's conflict.
Films like Love Affair, and why
An Affair to Remember
romantic drama centered on an unexpected connection, separation, and a promised reunion
Love Affair
sentimental romance involving engaged lovers and a life-altering accident
The Bridges of Madison County
glossy romantic drama about emotionally conflicted adults choosing between commitment and desire
Sleepless in Seattle
romantic comedy-drama built around missed connections and a fateful reunion
Movie Details
- Director
- Glenn Gordon Caron
- Release Date
- 1994-10-21
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (65)
Cast
- Warren Beatty
- Annette Bening
- Katharine Hepburn
- Garry Shandling
- Chloe Webb
- Pierce Brosnan
- Kate Capshaw
- Paul Mazursky
- Brenda Vaccaro
- Glenn Shadix
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Love Affair about?
- Two engaged strangers turn an accidental ocean journey into a test of whether love can survive distance, missed chances, and changed circumstances.
- What is Love Affair like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Love Affair as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Love Affair violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Love Affair.
- What did critics think of Love Affair?
- Critics broadly regarded the remake as an unsuccessful, overly sentimental revival of a classic romantic premise.
- Which films are like Love Affair?
- Films with a similar feel include An Affair to Remember, Love Affair, The Bridges of Madison County, and Sleepless in Seattle.
- How long is Love Affair?
- Love Affair runs 108 minutes.
- Where can I watch Love Affair?
- In United States, Love Affair is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
