After Love (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 4.5

Released in 1948, After Love is a drama film directed by Maurice Tourneur, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Betrayed by his wife, a teacher proceeds to have an affair with a young and pretty student. The two women both find themselves expecting a child. The girl dies during childbirth. In a spirit of revenge and to keep his real son, the scorned husband exchanges the babies.
Who’s in it. After Love stars Pierre Blanchar as François Mésaule, Simone Renant as Nicole Mésaule, Gisèle Pascal as Germaine By and Gabrielle Fontan as The old Catou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, After Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch After Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of After Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch After Love (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for After Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is After Love worth watching?
- After Love holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in After Love?
- After Love stars Pierre Blanchar, Simone Renant, Gisèle Pascal, Gabrielle Fontan and Germaine Ledoyen.
- When was After Love released?
- After Love was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.