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A Foreign Affair

7.119481h 56mNRMovieComedyDrama

In occupied Berlin, an army captain is torn between an ex-Nazi café singer and the US congresswoman investigating her.

DirectorBilly Wilder
WritersCharles Brackett·Billy Wilder
ProducerCharles Brackett

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Channel 4Channel 4
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Billy Wilder

JAJean Arthur
Jean Arthur
Congresswoman Phoebe Frost
MDMarlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich
Erika Von Schlüetow
JLJohn Lund
John Lund
Captain John Pringle
MMMillard Mitchell
Millard Mitchell
Col. Rufus J. Plummer
PZPeter von Zerneck
Peter von Zerneck
Hans Otto Birgel
SPStanley Prager
Stanley Prager
Mike
WMWilliam Murphy
William Murphy
Joe
GJGordon Jones
Gordon Jones
Military Police
FSFreddie Steele
Freddie Steele
Military Police
RBRaymond Bond
Raymond Bond
Pennecot
BD
Boyd Davis
Giffin
RM
Robert Malcolm
Kramer

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A Foreign Affair — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Foreign Affair?

A Foreign Affair is streaming on Channel 4 in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Foreign Affair on Netflix?

No, A Foreign Affair is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Channel 4.

Is A Foreign Affair on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Foreign Affair isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Channel 4 instead.

Where can I watch A Foreign Affair for free?

A Foreign Affair is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 in United Kingdom.