5 to 7

Brian Bloom is a bright, aspiring writer who finds himself drawn to Arielle, a stylish older woman from Paris. What starts as casual chemistry soon tests his ideas about love, fidelity, and possibility. The two begin a discreet affair, circumscribed by a curious rule: they may meet only between five and seven in the evening. Arielle is married to a diplomat, which makes their dates feel glamorous yet precarious, loaded with social signals and subtle power games. The film keeps a light, witty tone and it's probing questions about desire, autonomy, and the compromises people make for romance. Its brisk dialogue and urban setting give the romance a knowing, contemporary edge.

Directed by Victor Levin, the 2014 film is based on his original screenplay rather than a pre existing work. It pairs Anton Yelchin with Berenice Marlohe, supported by Olivia Thirlby, Lambert Wilson, and Frank Langella in a stylish, urban setting.

Critics praised the film for its crisp dialogue and breezy urban mood, though some felt the premise stays light. The story examines desire versus responsibility, youth meeting maturity, and the appeal of an open arrangement. Yelchin and Marlohe bring easy chemistry, while Thirlby, Langella and Wilson supply warmth and gravity to the conversations about romance and risk. The city itself feels like a third character, shaping mood and social texture.

Box office figures for 5 to 7 were modest, reflecting a limited release in select theaters across the United States and Europe. Specific numbers are not widely reported, and the film lived mainly through festival play, word of mouth, and a curated streaming presence rather than a broad commercial push.

While it drew attention from critics for its performances and style, 5 to 7 did not garner major award nominations. It remains a stylish after hours romance rather than a prestige contender, valued for its mood and the chemistry between Yelchin and Marlohe.