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      The End of the Affair

      1999, Drama, 1h 49m

      66 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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      Neil Jordan has good direction with solid performances from Ralph Fiennes and Julianne Moore. Read critic reviews

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      Movie Info

      In the years following World War II, writer Maurice Bendrix (Ralph Fiennes) has an unexpected run-in with Henry Miles (Stephen Rea) and his wife, Sarah (Julianne Moore), with whom he once shared a passionate affair. Henry, who never knew, confides in Maurice that he suspects Sarah of adultery, leading to the hiring of a detective (Ian Hart) to follow her. As Sarah never explained why she called off their affair, Maurice follows the investigation closely, his feelings for her reawakened.

      • Rating: R

      • Genre: Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Neil Jordan

      • Producer: Neil Jordan, Stephen Woolley

      • Writer: Graham Greene, Neil Jordan

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $10.7M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Columbia Pictures

      • Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation

      • Sound Mix: Surround, SDDS, Dolby Digital

      Cast & Crew

      Ralph Fiennes
      Stephen Rea
      Ian Hart
      Samuel Bould
      Jason Isaacs
      James Bolam
      Neil Jordan
      Kathy Sykes
      Michael Nyman
      Roger Pratt
      Tony Lawson

      Critic Reviews for The End of the Affair

      Audience Reviews for The End of the Affair

      • May 12, 2019

        Neil Jordan created a slow burning drama film that the trailer paints as a thriller. The film is amazing to watch and only the overbearing plot grinds a little too much. Great acting and a film that is worthy of more attention. Jordan is an expert at these slow burning plots and it's a shame it didn't become his niche I the market. 11/05/2019

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      • Aug 21, 2012

        I wanted to like this, but I just couldn't. Even though it was less than 2 hours long, it felt much longer.

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      • Jan 07, 2012

        Based on a novel by Graham Greene, this is a romantic drama set during World War II that is in many ways a standard love triangle involving a guy, his best friend, and the best friend's wife. There's lies, deception, and a torrid affair. Some of this is compelling, but overall the basic plot isn't all that unique or interesting, and this isn't the best variation on a theme. However, the period details, costumes, sets, etc are well done, and the acting is what ultimately makes this a good film worth watching. Stephen Rea is good as the nervous, henecked husband, Ralph Fiennes is great as the stuffy 40s intellectual madly in love with his friend's wife, and Julianne Moore is sublime as the wife, giving a very nuanced performance. It's also a plus that this is one of several films where she shows her willingness to do love scenes and show the goods, especially a memorabele scene where bombs literally go off during the heat of the moment. All in all, this is a fine enough period drama, even if it's not the most compelling or memorable. Neil jordan knows how to stage these things, and the acting is ultiamtely what makes it worth a recommendation.

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      • Jan 24, 2010

        Or as I like to call this movie; GROPE. lol I absolutely adore RALPH FIENNES. But i just didnt really find myself enjoying this movie that much.. Julianne Moores character seems almost too self-pitying and whinny as some points. In this movie I actually thought that the actor that stood out the most for me was Stephen Rea. He was quite good. Never bitter or hating as you would expect a man in his position would be. Very well acted. All in all i dont really think I would watch this movie again, not even for Ralph. Near the end when we find out WHY Moores Character broke of the relationship, i just thought it was rediculous!! Very unbelieveable...

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