The Affair (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, The Affair is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Gilbert Cates, running about 74 minutes. “She was thirty and no man had ever made love to Courtney Patterson...until tonight.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crippled lady songwriter meets an older lawyer who becomes her first love.
Who’s in it. The Affair stars Natalie Wood as Courtney Patterson, Robert Wagner as Marcus Simon, Bruce Davison as Jamie Patterson and Jamie Smith-Jackson as Jennifer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Affair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Affair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Affair (1973)?
- In US, The Affair is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Affair worth watching?
- The Affair holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Affair?
- The Affair stars Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Bruce Davison, Jamie Smith-Jackson and Pat Harrington, Jr..