10 Top Infidelity Movies with Unique Plots

Who could have imagined Bradley Cooper stepping behind the camera to direct? In "Maestro," not only does he direct, but he also takes on the roles of the main actor, writer, and producer.

The film traces the illustrious yet turbulent life of Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper), a legendary composer who rose to fame in 1943 with his debut as a conductor. That same year, he met and fell in love with Felicia Montealegre (Carey Mulligan), who would become his wife. Their marriage initially seemed idyllic.

However, their happiness was short-lived. Leonard's life spiraled out of control when he became embroiled in an affair, just as Felicia was diagnosed with cancer. His subsequent descent into the world of drugs nearly ruined his career. Devastated by Felicia's death in 1978, Leonard faced the daunting task of piecing his life back together.

Directed and written by Woody Allen, this comedy-drama movie Coup de Chance or Stroke of Luck made its debut at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in 2023. The story follows a couple whose perfect appearance hides a troubled relationship and a descent into crime.

Fanny (Lou de Laâge) and Jean (Melvil Poupaud) seem perfect together to everyone else, but their relationship is actually falling apart. Fanny is secretly seeing Alain (Niels Schneider), her old high school boyfriend. When Jean finds out, he is so angry that he hires someone to get rid of Alain.

Jean has a dark side and likes to solve his problems with violence. Things get even more complicated when Jean’s mother-in-law, Camille (Valérie Lemercier), finds out that Jean is involved in a murder. She starts to investigate him and learns some shocking secrets. Worried for her daughter's safety, Camille tells her to leave Jean before it’s too late.

Directed by Ira Sachs, "Passages" is a 2023 French romantic drama featuring Franz Rogowski, Ben Whishaw, and Adèle Exarchopoulos. The film explores complex emotions and relationships through the story of Tomas, who experiences love with both a man and a woman.

Tomas (Franz Rogowski) and Martin (Ben Whishaw) are a married couple who are very happy together. Tomas is a filmmaker and goes to a party where he meets a beautiful woman named Agathe (Adèle Exarchopoulos). He starts to have feelings for her and they begin an affair.

Martin finds out and they have a big fight. This leads Tomas and Martin to get a divorce. Tomas then marries Agathe, but he soon misses Martin too much. Unfortunately, Martin does not want to come back to him. Tomas ends up alone, as Agathe also leaves him.

Zeynep Altin was feeling down about her life. Neither her husband nor her son seemed to value her. Worse, her husband was having an affair with someone he worked with. Her teenage son also didn’t seem to bother about her feelings either.

One day, Zeynep made up her mind to leave her troubles behind and went back to her late mother's house, located on a beautiful Croatian island. It was there that she met Josip, a man that is kind and friendly.

Zeynep and Josip grew close, sharing lots of stories together. To her surprise, Zeynep started feeling love again. Will Zeynep find her happiness with Josip, or will she go back to her family who didn't show her love?

Starring talented actors like Naomi Krauss, Goran Bogdan, and Adnan Maral, this romantic comedy really shines. “Faraway” tells a sweet and heartwarming story, perfect for relaxing after a long day.

Rekindled old love stories are often sweet, but what happens when this kind of story involves a married woman? This interesting twist is explored in a Polish film called "Tonight You're Sleeping with Me," directed by Robert Wichrowski. It's about a journalist caught up in her own romantic dilemma.

Nina Szklarska (Roma Gasiorowska) seems to have it all: a caring husband, a sweet daughter, and a job she enjoys. But over time, her marriage starts to lose its spark.

As her marital life becomes dull, Nina encounters Janek, a good-looking young man interning at her workplace. Janek pays a lot of attention to Nina, which makes sense when it's revealed they used to date.

Janek's attention reignites Nina's feelings for him. However, Nina knows she's married and recognizes her relationship with Janek as a mistake. What will Nina decide? Who will she choose in the end?

Maybe I Do is a 2023 American romantic comedy based on a play by Michael Jacobs, who also directed the movie. It's about two sets of parents with complicated pasts who try to give marriage advice to their children.

Michelle (Emma Roberts) and Allen (Luke Bracey) have been together for a while and decide to get married. When they introduce their families to each other, they're shocked to find out their parents already know each other.

Years ago, Michelle's parents, Howard (Richard Gere) and Grace (Diane Keaton), and Allen's parents, Sam (William H. Macy) and Monica (Susan Sarandon), had tangled relationships. Now, with everyone feeling awkward about their past connections, they must figure out how to act properly and give good advice to their kids about marriage.

Tell Me What You Want, Really or Dime lo que quieres (de verdad) was released in 2023. This Mexican romantic comedy is directed by Bruno Ascnezo and is a remake of the Argentinian film "Dos más dos" (2012). The movie explores the meaning of marriage through the lives of a long-married couple.

Diego (Tony Dalton) and Emilia (Angie Cepeda) have been married for 16 years. They are conservative and find their relationship has become dull. Despite trying various ways to reignite the spark in their marriage, nothing seems to work.

Then, their friends Betina (Stephanie Cayo) and Tomás (Manolo Cardona), a more adventurous couple, suggest a daring idea to add excitement to their marriage. They propose exploring intimacy with others, which involves stepping into more unconventional and risky relationship territory.

This Canadian drama, released in 2023, explores the complexities of marriage and infidelity. The film has garnered acclaim, winning awards at the Canadian Film Fest and the Whistler Film Festival, where it was featured in the Borsos Competition programme.

The story follows J.B. (Jonas Chernick) and his wife Poppy (Tanisha Thammavongsa), who have been happily married for twelve years. J.B. owns a resort that becomes a bustling holiday spot every summer, attracting many regular guests, including Alena (Sara Canning) and Tom (Joe Pingue).

What seems like a perfect summer tradition hides a deep secret. For seven years, J.B. and Alena, one of the regular guests, have been secretly involved in an affair, unknown to their respective partners, Poppy and Tom. So now, will Poppy and Tom discover the truth about their partners?

Based on Bethan Roberts' 2012 novel and directed by Michael Grandage, "My Policeman" is a romantic drama film released in 2022. The story unfolds with the discovery of a long-hidden secret about a forbidden love.

Marion and Tom have been happily married and living in Peacehaven. Their peaceful life changes when their old friend Patrick, who has recently suffered a stroke, comes to stay with them. Tom is uneasy about Patrick's visit though the three were best friends and always together when they were young.

Nevertheless, Marion warmly welcomes Patrick and takes care of him. When she is about to organise Patrick's belongings, Marion finds a journal that tells the love story between Patrick (David Dawson) and Tom (Harry Styles). Marion, who was surprised to see the journal, then tried to talk to both of them. What happens next?

In 2006, a French film called The Valet became very popular among movie fans. This inspired Richard Wong to collaborate with writers Bob Fisher and Rob Greenberg to create a remake with the same name. The new version was released in 2022 on the Hulu streaming service.

The story centers around an actress named Olivia Allan (Samara Weaving) who fakes a relationship with Antonio Flores (Eugenio Derbez), a parking attendant at a Beverly Hills restaurant. Olivia starts the charade to squash rumors that she's involved with a married man, which could ruin her career and reputation.

The pretend relationship between Olivia and Antonio becomes tricky due to Olivia's harsh treatment of Antonio. Despite being a simple parking attendant, Antonio's life changes dramatically as he is thrust into the celebrity world.

However, as time goes on, Olivia and Antonio grow closer and start to really understand each other. They eventually meet each other’s families, and their pretend relationship turns into a real romance.