Unfaithful (2002)
A suburban wife's intimate affair unravels her marriage with measured, atmospheric melancholy and suspense.
A New York suburban couple's marriage goes dangerously awry when the wife indulges in an adulterous fling.
How intense is Unfaithful?
Unfaithful is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated R.
What Unfaithful feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulintimatemelancholyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Unfaithful
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Unfaithful for you?
Is Unfaithful scary?
No. Unfaithful is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Unfaithful gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Unfaithful sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Unfaithful OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Unfaithful?
Unfaithful runs 2h 4m.
Where can I stream Unfaithful?
Unfaithful is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Unfaithful have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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