Sophie's Choice
"Between the innocent, the romantic, the sensual, and the unthinkable. There are still some things we have yet to imagine."
Originally released in 1982. Sophie's Choice is a drama/romance film. directed by Alan J. Pakula. With a runtime of 2h 31m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, and Peter MacNicol
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
2h 31m
151 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (908 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$30M
2.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Meryl Streep
as Zofia "Sophie" Zawistowski
Kevin Kline
as Nathan Landau
Peter MacNicol
as Stingo
Rita Karin
as Yetta
Josh Mostel
as Morris Fink
Robin Bartlett
as Lillian Grossman
Eugene Lipinski
as Polish Professor
John Rothman
as Librarian
Joseph Leon
as Dr. Blackstock
David Wohl
as English Teacher
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $30,036,166
Production Companies
- ITC Entertainment
- Keith Barish Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sophie's Choice about?
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 r...
Who directed Sophie's Choice?
Sophie's Choice was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
How long is Sophie's Choice?
Sophie's Choice has a runtime of 2 hours and 31 minutes (151 minutes total).
When was Sophie's Choice released?
Sophie's Choice was released on December 8, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sophie's Choice?
The main cast of Sophie's Choice includes Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Peter MacNicol, Rita Karin, Josh Mostel.
Is Sophie's Choice worth watching?
Sophie's Choice has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 908 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.