The End of the Affair

Movie / Show Details

Neil Jordan directed this 1999 British drama based on Graham Greene’s novel, starring Ralph Fiennes as Maurice Bendrix, a novelist who encounters his old school friend Henry in post-war London. When Henry mentions that his wife Sarah may be unfaithful, Maurice becomes consumed by jealousy and hires a private detective to investigate her activities. His obsession pulls him back into memories of his passionate wartime affair with Sarah, which she ended abruptly two years prior. As Maurice pursues the truth about Sarah’s current life, he uncovers a secret far more profound than a simple romantic rival, one that touches on faith and the spiritual dimensions of desire.

This is a single-disc DVD release from Sony Pictures Releasing with a runtime of 102 minutes and an R rating. The cast includes Julianne Moore as Sarah, Ian Hart as the detective, Jason Isaacs, James Bolam, and Samuel Bould, with Neil Jordan also serving as screenwriter. Grab this used copy and experience a thoughtful exploration of passion and consequence without the new price tag.