Sophie's Choice
“Between the innocent, the romantic, the sensual, and the unthinkable. There are still some things we have yet to imagine.”
Stingo, a young writer, moves to Brooklyn in 1947 to begin work on his first novel. As he becomes friendly with Sophie and her lover Nathan, he learns that she is a Holocaust survivor. Flashbacks reveal her harrowing story, from pre-war prosperity to Auschwitz. In the present, Sophie and Nathan's relationship increasingly unravels as Stingo grows closer to Sophie and Nathan's fragile mental state becomes ever more apparent.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, FlixOlé | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Sophie's Choice
Sophie's Choice is a 1982 English-language drama, romance and war film directed by Alan J. Pakula. The cast is led by Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Peter MacNicol. It has a runtime of 2h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
Sophie's Choice was produced by ITC Entertainment and Keith Barish Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 8, 1982, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $30 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alan J. Pakula
- Writers
- Alan J. Pakula
- Release date
- December 8, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $30 million
- Production
- ITC Entertainment, Keith Barish Productions
Sophie's Choice cast & crew
Sophie's Choice was directed by Alan J. Pakula and written by Alan J. Pakula.
The cast features Meryl Streep as Zofia "Sophie" Zawistowski, Kevin Kline as Nathan Landau, Peter MacNicol as Stingo, Rita Karin as Yetta, Josh Mostel as Morris Fink, and Robin Bartlett as Lillian Grossman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, cinematography is by Néstor Almendros, and it was produced by Martin Starger and Keith Barish.
Is Sophie's Choice worth watching?
Sophie's Choice holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 938 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 31m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and war, Sophie's Choice is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sophie's Choice
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Cast of Sophie's Choice
Meryl Streep
Zofia "Sophie" Zawistowski
Kevin Kline
Nathan Landau
Peter MacNicol
Stingo
Rita Karin
Yetta
Josh Mostel
Morris Fink
Robin Bartlett
Lillian Grossman
Eugene Lipinski
Polish Professor
John Rothman
Librarian
Joseph Leon
Dr. Blackstock
David Wohl
English Teacher
Günther Maria Halmer
Rudolf Höss
Karlheinz Hackl
SS Doctor
Sophie's Choice — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sophie's Choice in United States?
Sophie's Choice is streaming on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Sophie's Choice on fuboTV?
Yes — Sophie's Choice is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Sophie's Choice in?
Sophie's Choice is originally in English, with audio tracks including Czech, German, French, Polish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sophie's Choice?
Sophie's Choice runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
▸What is Sophie's Choice rated?
Sophie's Choice is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 938 ratings.
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