Love in the Afternoon (1957)
Kernel Score: 78% · 331 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1957-05-29
Runtime: 130 minutes
Where to watch Love in the Afternoon
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A middle-aged playboy becomes fascinated by the daughter of a private detective who has been hired to entrap him with a client's wife.
Love in the Afternoon parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Love in the Afternoon is an unrated 1957 romantic comedy about a playboy pursued by a private detective's daughter, involving suggestive romantic scheming but no graphic content.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — The plot involves a playboy's romantic entanglements and an entrapment scheme with a client's wife, implying infidelity themes without explicit content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Gary Cooper as Frank Flannagan
- Audrey Hepburn as Ariane Chavasse / Thin Girl
- Maurice Chevalier as Claude Chavasse
- John McGiver as Monsieur X
- Van Doude as Michel
- Lise Bourdin as Madame X
- Olga Valéry as Hotel Guest with Dog
- Paul Bonifas as Police Chief (uncredited)
- Audrey Long as Brunette (uncredited)
- Charles Lemontier as General (uncredited)
Love in the Afternoon FAQ
Is Love in the Afternoon good?
Love in the Afternoon has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 331 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Love in the Afternoon?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Love in the Afternoon OK for kids?
Love in the Afternoon is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Love in the Afternoon is an unrated 1957 romantic comedy about a playboy pursued by a private detective's daughter, involving suggestive romantic scheming but no graphic content.
What movies are like Love in the Afternoon?
If you liked Love in the Afternoon, try Irma la Douce, Kiss Me, Stupid, People We Meet on Vacation and 5 to 7.