Infidelity is a common theme in the film, as it provides an opportunity for complex character development and dramatic conflict. These movies explore the different facets of cheating and its consequences, and offer a thought-provoking insight into the complexities of relationships. From dark and intense dramas to lighthearted comedies, this list has something for every mood. So sit back, grab some popcorn, and get ready to be entertained by these compelling stories about infidelity.
Newness (2017)
Newness is a 2017 romantic drama film directed by Drake Doremus. The film follows the story of two young people, Martin (Nicholas Hoult) and Gabi (Laia Costa), who meet and fall in love on a dating app. They quickly become inseparable and decide to move in together, but as they navigate the complexities of a modern relationship, they begin to feel suffocated by the expectations and limitations of monogamy.
As they search for something more, Martin and Gabi start to explore non-monogamy and open relationships, leading them down a dangerous path of temptation and betrayal. Newness is a thought-provoking exploration of love, commitment, and the fluidity of modern relationships, and it raises important questions about the nature of monogamy in the digital age.
The Holiday (2006)
Iris (K. Winslet) lives in Surrey, not far from London, in a small house. Just before Christmas, he found out that Jasper had a second wife and that he was going to get married soon. At the same time, in Los Angeles, rich and famous TV star Amanda found out that her boyfriend was sleeping with someone else.
He comes in contact with Iris via the Internet and they agree that Amanda should come to England, and Iris to her apartment in America, so that they would not console themselves because of the failed relationships. Although they both think they will spend the next two weeks alone, they have unexpected visits: Amanda will meet Iris’ handsome brother Graham (J. Law), and Iris will meet Amanda’s colleague Miles (J. Black).
Blonde (2022)
“Marilyn Monroe” is a fictionalized portrait of the Hollywood icon that explores the gap between her public and private selves. Beginning with her tumultuous childhood as Norma Jeane, the film traces her rise to fame and her romantic relationships, blending fact and fiction to create a nuanced portrayal of Monroe’s life.
Through this reimagined version of her story, viewers are able to delve into the complexities of the actress’ personality and understand the challenges she faced in maintaining a public persona while trying to maintain some privacy.
Old School (2003)
On his way back from a business trip, Mitch Martin (Luke Wilson) learns that his girlfriend Heidi (Juliette Lewis) is an insatiable nymphomaniac who has been cheating on him for a long time. In order to forget their life together as soon as possible, Mitch finds himself a new house, located on the edge of the local college. Very soon, his friends Frank Ricard (Will Ferrell) and Beanie Campbell (Vince Vaughn) start staying in the house more often, also burdened with personal problems.
Frank is a former party king who, despite his marriage, does not want to give up unrestrained fun, and Beanie is a family man who cannot forget his wild and crazy youth. Soon, Beanie has an unexpected idea – the three of them will form a brotherhood in Mitch’s new house! The idea turns out to be excellent and the house becomes the center of college fun, until the new dean Pritchard (Jeremy Piven) sets his sights on the friends, remembering very well their antics from their student days.
Deadly Illusions (2021)
A successful female novelist, struggling with writer’s block, hires a young and inexperienced woman to care for her twin children. As the novelist becomes fully immersed in the creation of her new best-selling book, the lines between her real life and the fictional world she is writing begin to blur.
With each passing day, the novelist becomes more and more consumed by her work, losing touch with reality and placing her own well-being and the well-being of those around her in danger. As the boundaries between fiction and reality become increasingly distorted, the novelist must confront the consequences of her reckless behavior and find a way to regain control.
6 Years (2015)
At first glance, the love between the young couple in this story seems perfect and unshakeable. They are deeply committed to one another and share a bright future full of hope and possibility. However, as unexpected opportunities arise, their relationship begins to deteriorate. These opportunities spin them down a tumultuous and violent path, causing them to question the strength of their bond and the future they had always imagined together.
As they navigate this challenging and volatile period in their relationship, they must grapple with their own desires and fears, and decide whether their love is worth fighting for or if it is time to let go.
The Players (2012)
A few stories about infidelity and various situations in which they happen. Two friends are very successful at cheating on their wives. The husband goes on a business trip and hopes to catch something, but no matter how he turns, he turns out to be funny. A well-to-do 50-year-old man is having an affair with a student. At the wife’s insistence, the husband confesses to the infidelity that happened several years before.
Leyla Everlasting (2020)
The main character in this story is a determined and resilient housewife who finds herself caught in a toxic love triangle with her husband and their marriage therapist. As the three navigate the complexities of their relationships, they become embroiled in a plot to obtain an antique manuscript, which only serves to further complicate matters.
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As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the housewife must confront the challenges and hardships of her marriage and decide whether to stay with her husband or pursue a different path. The film explores the power dynamics and emotional entanglements that can arise in relationships, and the ways in which outside forces can disrupt even the strongest of bonds.
Haseen Dillruba (2021)
As the main suspect in her husband’s murder investigation, a wife is forced to confront the complexities and conflicts of her marriage. In an attempt to clear her name, she begins to reveal the intricate details of her relationship with her husband, painting a portrait of a marriage marked by misunderstandings, jealousy, and resentment.
However, as she shares more about their tumultuous history, it becomes increasingly difficult to determine the truth of what happened and who is really responsible for her husband’s death. The wife finds herself caught in a web of lies and suspicion, with no way of knowing who to trust or how to prove her innocence. The film delves into the dark side of relationships and the ways in which toxic dynamics can lead to dangerous consequences.
365 Days (2020)
Massimo Torricelli, a young and handsome boss of a Sicilian Mafia family, has no other option but to take over after his father has been assassinated. Laura Biel is a sales director in a luxurious hotel. She has a successful career, but her private life lacks passion. She is taking one last shot to save her relationship. Together with her partner and friends, she takes a trip to Sicily.
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Laura does not expect that Massimo, the most dangerous man on the island, will get in her way, kidnap her, hold her captive and give her 365 days… to fall in love with him. “365 dni” is the first Polish erotic film. It is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by author Blanka Lipinksa.
Lust Stories (2018)
Lust Stories is a 2018 Indian anthology film consisting of four short films that explore the theme of desire and lust from the perspectives of four different women. The film was directed by four of India’s leading filmmakers – Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, and Karan Johar – and features an ensemble cast of talented actors.
The first segment, directed by Anurag Kashyap, follows the story of a college professor who begins an affair with one of her students. The second segment, directed by Zoya Akhtar, tells the story of a young woman who discovers her husband’s infidelity and seeks revenge. The third segment, directed by Dibakar Banerjee, follows the story of a newly married woman who struggles to come to terms with her husband’s fetish for p*rnography. The final segment, directed by Karan Johar, tells the story of a married woman who has a one-night stand with a younger man and must confront the consequences of her actions.
Lust Stories is a bold and unflinching exploration of female desire and the ways in which societal expectations and cultural norms can shape and restrict the expression of sexuality. It is a thought-provoking and provocative film that challenges traditional notions of femininity and encourages viewers to question their own assumptions about women and desires.
The Mistress (2012)
A young woman is torn between two men – a passionate bachelor and a married man who has kept her as his mistress for years. JD, an architect, has a strained relationship with his father Rico and seeks the affection of seamstress Sari.
Despite their strong connection, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Sari is Rico’s mistress. JD struggles with his feelings and decides to pursue Sari, even though he knows it may cause conflict with his father. He hides his true identity and fights to win Sari’s heart.
No Other Woman (2011)
Carly Whitten (Cameron Diaz) is a lawyer who has just started a relationship with Mark (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau). She is disappointed when Mark tells her that he has to leave town, but she still decides to go to his house and seduce him. She is horrified when she meets his wife Kate (Leslie Mann) there, whom she thought was just a maid.
Despite their initial hostility, the two women become friends. Kate soon learns that Mark is also seeing a third wife, Amber (Kate Upton). They decide to visit her and expose the whole situation and agree on how Mark will pay for his infidelity.
A Fall from Grace (2020)
Grace Waters is devastated after her ex-husband’s affair and is able to find solace in a new romance. However, when secrets are revealed that shatter her newfound happiness, Grace’s vulnerability turns into violence.
Indecent Proposal (1993)
David (Woody Harrelson) and Diana Murphy (Demi Moore) are a married couple who head to Las Vegas with the hope of winning enough money to finance David’s real estate project. When they lose their money and savings at roulette, they meet billionaire John Gage (Robert Redford), who immediately likes Diana.
John offers the couple a million dollars for one night with Diana, and although the offer seems unacceptable to the young couple at first, they decide to accept it the next morning.
Marriage Story (2019)
Charlie and Nicole are about to divorce. The former lovers and business partners are now trying to cope with the dissolution of their marriage, while at the same time preserving their relationship with their son Henry.
Roma (2018)
Alfonso Cuaron takes us to Mexico in the 1970s and tells the story of Cleo, a young woman who works as a maid for a well-to-do family. The film offers a look at her personal problems, the worsening family situation of her employers, but also the turbulent political turmoil that is shaking Mexico.
Loving Adults (2022)
When a wife discovers that her husband has been unfaithful, the thin line between love and hate is tested as they both go to great lengths to get what they desire.
The situation becomes dangerous as they struggle to come to terms with the betrayal and try to find a resolution. Love and hate become intertwined as they navigate their feelings and try to determine the best course of action for themselves and their relationship.
The Unmarried Wife (2016)
A woman finds herself at a crossroads as she grapples with the decision of whether to try and salvage her failing marriage or take a chance on the possibility of finding new love. She is torn between her feelings of loyalty and commitment to her current relationship and the allure of starting fresh with someone new.
The woman faces a difficult choice as she weighs the pros and cons of each path and tries to determine which will ultimately bring her the most happiness and fulfillment.
The Love Affair (2015)
Vince and Trisha are a married couple whose relationship is thrown into turmoil when Vince discovers that Trisha is having an affair. Seeking guidance, Vince turns to lawyer Adie, who is dealing with a similar situation in her own life. As they all struggle with their own heartaches, the three of them become involved in an unusual affair.
Along the way, they find strength in their shared experiences and support each other as they try to navigate their emotions. As they try to pick up the pieces of their broken relationships, Vince and Trisha must decide if they have the ability to reignite their love, and Adie must find the courage to move forward.
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
At the Christmas party of the rich and unconventional Victor Ziegler (Sydney Pollack), provocative and harmless flirting turns suspicious when Dr. William Harford (Tom Cruise) and his sexy wife Alice (Nicole Kidman) watch from a distance. Afterward, this seemingly perfect married couple continues with their sexual fantasies, but with other people.
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In a world of reality and illusion, William struggles with jealousy and obsessions and hidden desires. Will he realize his erotic fantasies or will they remain hidden deep within him? A man sometimes sees better with his eyes wide shut…
Fatal Affair (2020)
After a chance encounter with an old friend, David, Ellie tries to repair her marriage with Marcus. However, as she becomes more acquainted with David, she realizes that he is more unpredictable and volatile than she had initially thought. This realization causes Ellie to be even more determined to save her marriage and distance herself from David.
The Girl on the Train (2021)
The protagonist of the story is a recently divorced woman who spends her daily commute imagining the perfect life of a couple whose house her train passes by every day. However, one day, a shocking event takes place at the house, causing the protagonist to question the true nature of the couple’s relationship and her own perceptions.
White Girl (2016)
In the summertime in New York City, a college student becomes infatuated with a man she has just met. After a night of partying takes a turn for the worse, she takes drastic measures to win him back.
Catching Feelings (2017)
“Catching Feelings” is a film that blends elements of dark comedy and romance. It tells the story of a young, sophisticated academic and his attractive wife, whose lives are upended when a renowned, hedonistic writer moves in with them in their Johannesburg home. As the writer’s presence disrupts the couple’s dynamic, they are forced to confront their own insecurities and desires.
