The End of the Affair (1999): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The End of the Affair is a 1999 romantic drama directed by Neil Jordan, starring Julianne Moore, Ralph Fiennes and Stephen Rea. It is based on The End of the Affair by Graham Greene. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $10.8 million worldwide on a $23 million budget. It won 2 awards from 17 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $23M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The End of the Affair About?
The premise of The End of the Affair without spoilers, adapted from The End of the Affair by Graham Greene. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In post-war London, writer Maurice Bendrix finds his feelings for Sarah resurface when her husband, Henry, suspects infidelity. A detective’s investigation into Sarah’s movements further complicates matters, drawing Maurice deeper into a passionate and deceitful relationship. As secrets and longing intertwine, the lives of Maurice, Sarah, and Henry become increasingly entangled in a complex web of emotional turmoil and hidden truths.
The End of the Affair Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1940s
- obsessive love
- writer
- extramarital affair
- jealousy
- sex scene
- adulterous wife
- passion
- love
- private detective
- adultery
- dysfunctional marriage
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- terminal illness
- world war two
- writing
- multiple versions of same scene
- repeated scene from a different perspective
- suspected adultery
- lover lover relationship
- ex lover ex lover relationship
- death of loved one
- presumed dead
- male nudity
- cough foreshadows death
- star crossed lovers
- diary
- female nudity
- dying
- faith
- tuberculosis
- prayer
- promise
- bombing
- church
- based on novel
- cuckold
- year 1946
- voice over typing
- female topless nudity
- jealous husband
- jealous lover
- sex with friend's wife
- affair with friend's wife
- nonlinear timeline
- reference to the holy grail
- reference to sir lancelot
- end of love
- unhappy marriage
- kneeling in prayer
- self sacrifice
The End of the Affair Cast
Julianne Moore leads the cast, with Ralph Fiennes and Stephen Rea. Directed by Neil Jordan.
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Director Neil Jordan
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More films directed by Neil Jordan, best-rated first: The Crying Game, Mona Lisa, Byzantium and Michael Collins.
The End of the Affair Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The End of the Affair 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 66% User score
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The End of the Affair Plot Summary
What happens in The End of the Affair from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As novelist Maurice Bendrix begins to pen his poignant reflections, he hauntingly opens with the words, “This is a diary of hate.” The story unfolds against the backdrop of a dreary London evening in 1946, where fate unexpectedly reunites him with Henry Miles, the husband of the alluring Sarah—whom he has longed for since her abrupt departure two years earlier.
This unexpected encounter reawakens Bendrix’s fervent longing for Sarah, drawing him back into her life. As the narrative progresses, viewers are treated to moving flashbacks from 1939, showcasing the intense and passionate love affair that intertwined their lives—a love that felt eternal yet was fraught with turmoil.
Full summary
The whole story of The End of the Affair, scene by scene
The End of the Affair Box Office & Budget
The End of the Affair grossed $10.8 million worldwide on a $23 million budget, 47% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$10.8M
47% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $10.8M
- Budget
- $23M
The End of the Affair Awards & Nominations
The End of the Affair won 2 awards from 17 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2000, with 1 win from 10 nominations.
2 wins17 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2000 1 win · 10 nominations- Won Best Adapted Screenplay – Neil Jordan
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Ralph Fiennes
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Julianne Moore
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Costume Design
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Golden Globes 2000 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Director – Motion Picture – Neil Jordan
- Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Julianne Moore
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Oscars 2000 2 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Julianne Moore
- Nominated Cinematography
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Julianne Moore
The End of the Affair Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 1 trailer and 7 clips.
- Clip Sarah and Maurice Kiss In The Rain
- Clip Sarah Is Introduced To Maurice
- Clip A Jealous Man
- Clip Sarah Leaves Maurice
How Well Do You Know The End of the 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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What year does the main narrative of The End of the Affair take place?
Cars in The End of the Affair
1 car on screen: the 1933 Austin 12/4 Taxi.
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1933 Austin 12/4 Taxi
The End of the Affair Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Egy kapcsolat vége” and “Slutet på historien”.
- Also known as
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- Egy kapcsolat vége
- Slutet på historien
- Jutun loppu
- Fine di una storia
- La fin d'une liaison
- El fin del romance
- Das Ende einer Affäre
- 爱到尽头
- Конец романа
- סוף הרומן
- 사랑의 슬픔 애수
- Hranice lásky
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- Краят на аферата
- Koniec romansu
- Fim de Caso
- Zor Tercih
- El final de l’idil·li
- Enden på legen
- ことの終わり
- Sfârșitul aventurii
- Кінець роману
- สุดทางรัก
- El Ocaso de un Amor
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The End of the Affair FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The End of the Affair, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The End of the Affair?
The End of the Affair runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The End of the Affair released?
The End of the Affair was released on December 3, 1999.
Who directed The End of the Affair?
The End of the Affair was directed by Neil Jordan.
More films by Neil Jordan Who is in the cast of The End of the Affair?
The End of the Affair stars Julianne Moore, Ralph Fiennes and Stephen Rea.
How much did The End of the Affair make at the box office?
The End of the Affair grossed $10.8 million worldwide on a budget of $23 million.
How is The End of the Affair rated?
The End of the Affair has 65 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Is The End of the Affair based on a book?
Yes. The End of the Affair is adapted from The End of the Affair by Graham Greene.
What awards did The End of the Affair win?
The End of the Affair won 2 awards from 17 nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay at the BAFTA 2000.
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