Sylvia (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2003, Sylvia is a drama and romance film directed by Christine Jeffs, running about 109 minutes. “Life was too small to contain her...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Story of the relationship between the poets Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath.
Who’s in it. Sylvia stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Sylvia Plath, Daniel Craig as Ted Hughes, Jared Harris as Al Alvarez and Michael Gambon as Professor Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Sylvia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sylvia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sylvia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sylvia (2003)?
- In US, Sylvia is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sylvia worth watching?
- Sylvia 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 Sylvia?
- Sylvia stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Daniel Craig, Jared Harris, Michael Gambon and Blythe Danner.
- When was Sylvia released?
- Sylvia was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.