Unfaithful

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Unfaithful

R

2002

2h 4m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

Romance

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Described by director Adrian Lyne ("Fatal Attraction") as "an erotic thriller about the body language of guilt." When Edward innocently learns that his wife Connie has lied to him about an affair, suspicion propels him to uncover the devastating details of her infidelity. Tormented by the knowledge, he confronts her lover, only to discover a level of rage within himself that he could never have imagined.

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Critics Consensus

Diane Lane shines in the role, but the movie adds nothing new to the genre and the resolution is unsatisfying.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 29, 2010

3/5

Not for kids, but some adults will like it.

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Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

Jul 20, 2002

3.5/4

A movie about sexuality that really throbs with eroticism.

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Bill Muller

Arizona Republic

Jun 13, 2002

The movie is called Unfaithful, but it's actually extremely faithful -- to the adultery movie rulebook, anyway.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Dec 26, 2025

3/4

It heads off in some interesting -- and not always expected -- directions.

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

Nov 8, 2023

3.5/4

A dark, delusional piece of sultry fantasia that doesn’t condemn or condone Connie or Ed’s choices. It simply presents people surprised by the ease with which they transgress and allow little white lies to fester into gigantic, tumorous deceptions.

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Mark Steyn

The Spectator

Jan 29, 2018

Diane Lane anchors the movie: she plays real and she looks real, with just enough lines and hints of wrinkles; a beautiful woman who's been distracted by too many school runs and charity committees.

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Vik D

@vikdamone Nov 3, 2026

Diane Lane gives a knockout performance in this gripping tale of desire, temptation, and betrayal. Richard Gere is equally compelling, while Adrian Lyne's direction builds tension with every glance, secret, and bad decision. Beautifully shot, emotionally charged, and full of moral complexity. Sometimes one moment changes everything.

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SIMAS C

@simas_eros Oct 23, 2026

A very well-made film, full of subliminal messages, exploring what might lead a woman to cheat on her husband—Richard Gere, no less—and how this triggers a significant emotional and moral awakening.

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Yooha Karen C

@RT04917694 Oct 20, 2026

The movie was beautiful and nuanced, and the actors’ subtle, realistic emotional performances made it truly exceptional.

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Kirsten W

@kirght Aug 13, 2026

Good movie but I worry that it promotes immorality.

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Kirstie W

@KLoves Jul 8, 2026

I liked this movie, morally wrong yes. But it was such a great movie. Loved the early 2000s New York shots too. Acting was amazing too.

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Stoner J

@Stoner Jun 29, 2026

Always really liked Unfaithful. It’s a fun watch seeing Gere go to great lengths to cover up his crime.

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Synopsis

Described by director Adrian Lyne ("Fatal Attraction") as "an erotic thriller about the body language of guilt." When Edward innocently learns that his wife Connie has lied to him about an affair, suspicion propels him to uncover the devastating details of her infidelity. Tormented by the knowledge, he confronts her lover, only to discover a level of rage within himself that he could never have imagined.

Director: Adrian Lyne
Producer: Adrian Lyne, G. Mac Brown
Screenwriter: Alvin Sargent, William Broyles Jr., Claude Chabrol
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Regency Enterprises
Rating: R (Scene of Violence|Language|Sexuality)
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 10, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 14, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $52.8M
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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