Sylvia Scarlett (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1935, Sylvia Scarlett is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by George Cukor, running about 95 minutes. “You will thrill to every unforgettable moment of this different, charming love story of a woman who almost waited too long... before she dared admit that she was a woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When her father decides to flee to England, young Sylvia Scarlett must become Sylvester Scarlett and protect her father every step of the way, with the questionable help of plenty others.
Who’s in it. Sylvia Scarlett stars Katharine Hepburn as Sylvia/Sylvester Scarlett, Cary Grant as Jimmy Monkley, Brian Aherne as Michael Fane and Edmund Gwenn as Henry Scarlett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sylvia Scarlett has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $497K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sylvia Scarlett page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sylvia Scarlett tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sylvia Scarlett (1935)?
- In US, Sylvia Scarlett is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sylvia Scarlett worth watching?
- Sylvia Scarlett holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sylvia Scarlett?
- Sylvia Scarlett stars Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Brian Aherne, Edmund Gwenn and Natalie Paley.
- When was Sylvia Scarlett released?
- Sylvia Scarlett was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.