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A Foreign Affair (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

A Foreign Affair (2004) movie poster

A Foreign Affair is a 2004 comedy drama directed by Helmut Schleppi, starring David Arquette, Tim Blake Nelson and Emily Mortimer. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $28,909 worldwide. Critics gave it 46% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Rotten Tomatoes
46%
worldwide gross
$28.9K
Metascore
53
A Foreign Affair (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Helmut Schleppi
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Foreign Affair About?

The premise of A Foreign Affair without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two American brothers travel to Russia in search of love and a break from their everyday lives. Hoping to find romance abroad, they encounter cultural differences and unexpected challenges while navigating the world of international dating. Their journey reveals that finding a genuine connection goes beyond simple language barriers and carefully planned encounters, leading to humorous misunderstandings and heartwarming discoveries.

A Foreign Affair Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • saint petersburg russia
  • tour
  • bride and groom
  • wedding
  • marriage
  • husband wife relationship
  • male female relationship
  • urn
  • translator
  • social
  • party
  • mother son relationship
+13 more
  • marriage of convenience
  • maid
  • interview
  • hotel
  • funeral director
  • fish
  • filmmaker
  • fight
  • farmer
  • death
  • coffin
  • bus
  • brother brother relationship
Where to watch

Where to Watch A Foreign Affair

Rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

A Foreign Affair Cast

David Arquette leads the cast, with Tim Blake Nelson and Emily Mortimer. Directed by Helmut Schleppi.

Ratings

A Foreign Affair Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A Foreign Affair 46% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.

Plot

A Foreign Affair Plot Summary

What happens in A Foreign Affair from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the devastated city of Berlin during the year 1947, US Congresswoman Phoebe Frost embarks on a mission to investigate the morale of American occupation troops. These soldiers are rumored to be suffering from a strange condition known as “moral malaria,” a reflection of the chaos and corruption that pervades the occupation zone. In this environment, soldiers exploit shortages and manipulate local women to gain favors, with officials justifying such behavior, asserting that it is unrealistic to expect them to exhibit both bravery and wisdom.

Full summary

The whole story of A Foreign Affair, scene by scene

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Box office

A Foreign Affair Box Office

A Foreign Affair grossed $28,909 worldwide.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$28.9K

US & Canada
$28.9K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know A Foreign Affair?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

A Foreign Affair Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “2 Brothers & A Bride” and “Vidláci v Rusku”.

Also known as
  • 2 Brothers & A Bride
  • Vidláci v Rusku
  • רומן עם זרה
  • Una Novia Para Dos Hermanos
  • 两个兄弟一个新娘
  • Закордонний роман

Seen A Foreign Affair?

FAQ

A Foreign Affair FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Foreign Affair, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Foreign Affair?

A Foreign Affair runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was A Foreign Affair released?

A Foreign Affair was released on May 7, 2004.

Who directed A Foreign Affair?

A Foreign Affair was directed by Helmut Schleppi.

More films by Helmut Schleppi

Who is in the cast of A Foreign Affair?

A Foreign Affair stars David Arquette, Tim Blake Nelson and Emily Mortimer.

Where can I watch A Foreign Affair?

In the US, A Foreign Affair is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store (availability from JustWatch).

How much did A Foreign Affair make at the box office?

A Foreign Affair grossed $28,909 worldwide.

How is A Foreign Affair rated?

A Foreign Affair has 46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.

Does A Foreign Affair have a post-credit scene?

No. A Foreign Affair has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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