Sylvester (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1985, Sylvester is a drama and family film directed by Tim Hunter, running about 104 minutes. “Her greatest victory waits at the edge of the most dangerous moment of her life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charlie is a 16-year-old orphan struggling to raise her two younger brothers when she endeavors to train a wild horse she names Sylvester and turn him into an Olympic jumping champion.
Who’s in it. Sylvester stars Richard Farnsworth as John Foster, Melissa Gilbert as Charlene "Charlie" Railsberg, Michael Schoeffling as Matt and Constance Towers as Mrs. Whitney "Muffy" Hyde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Sylvester has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $172 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sylvester page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sylvester tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sylvester (1985)?
- In US, Sylvester 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 Sylvester worth watching?
- Sylvester holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sylvester?
- Sylvester stars Richard Farnsworth, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Schoeffling, Constance Towers and Peter Kowanko.
- When was Sylvester released?
- Sylvester was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.