Sophie's Choice

Between the innocent, the romantic, the sensual, and the unthinkable. There are still some things we have yet to imagine.

⭐ 7.3 /10 914 votes

December 8, 1982 2h 31m Released

Drama Romance War

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Alan J. Pakula
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Alan J. Pakula, William Styron
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    ITC Entertainment
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.3/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $12,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sophie's Choice released?

Sophie's Choice was released on December 8, 1982.

How long is Sophie's Choice?

The runtime of Sophie's Choice is 2h 31m.

What genre is Sophie's Choice?

Sophie's Choice is a Drama, Romance, War movie.

What is the rating of Sophie's Choice?

Sophie's Choice has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Sophie's Choice?

Sophie's Choice is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Sophie's Choice?

Sophie's Choice was directed by Alan J. Pakula.

Who stars in Sophie's Choice?

The main cast of Sophie's Choice includes Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Peter MacNicol.

What language is Sophie's Choice in?

Sophie's Choice is originally in English.