Becky Sharp (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1935, Becky Sharp is a drama and romance film directed by Rouben Mamoulian, running about 84 minutes. “YOU WILL SEE HER TRANSFORMED BY THE WONDEROUS NEW TECHNICOLOR” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The first feature length film to use three-strip Technicolor film. Adapted from a play that was adapted from William Makepeace Thackeray's book "Vanity Fair", the film looks at the English class system during the Napoleonic Wars era.
Who’s in it. Becky Sharp stars Miriam Hopkins as Becky Sharp, Frances Dee as Amelia Sedley, Cedric Hardwicke as Marquis of Steyne and Billie Burke as Lady Bareacres, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Becky Sharp has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Becky Sharp page.
If you liked it. Fans of Becky Sharp tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Becky Sharp (1935)?
- In US, Becky Sharp is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Becky Sharp worth watching?
- Becky Sharp holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Becky Sharp?
- Becky Sharp stars Miriam Hopkins, Frances Dee, Cedric Hardwicke, Billie Burke and Alison Skipworth.
- When was Becky Sharp released?
- Becky Sharp was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.