Wide Sargasso Sea (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1993, Wide Sargasso Sea is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by John Duigan, running about 98 minutes. “The sensual film based on the acclaimed novel by Jean Rhys.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the wake of Jamaican emancipation, French colonist Annette Cosway falls into poverty and marries racist Englishman Paul Mason. But when Annette's young son dies in a fire started by former slaves, Mason flees to England, leaving his grief-stricken wife and her Creole daughter Antoinette behind. Soon Antoinette learns she must marry to claim her inheritance and sets her sights on Rochester, an Englishman eerily similar to Mason.
Who’s in it. Wide Sargasso Sea stars Karina Lombard as Antoinette Cosway, Nathaniel Parker as Edward Rochester, Rachel Ward as Annette Cosway and Michael York as Paul Mason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Wide Sargasso Sea has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Wide Sargasso Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wide Sargasso Sea tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wide Sargasso Sea (1993)?
- In US, Wide Sargasso Sea 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 Wide Sargasso Sea worth watching?
- Wide Sargasso Sea holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wide Sargasso Sea?
- Wide Sargasso Sea stars Karina Lombard, Nathaniel Parker, Rachel Ward, Michael York and Martine Beswick.
- When was Wide Sargasso Sea released?
- Wide Sargasso Sea was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.