Sea Sorrow (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2017, Sea Sorrow is a documentary film directed by Vanessa Redgrave, running about 74 minutes. “It may be you!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A very personal and dynamic meditation on the current global refugee crisis through the eyes and voices of campaigners, specially children, where past and present establish a dialogue. A reflection on the importance of human rights.
Who’s in it. Sea Sorrow stars Vanessa Redgrave as Self, Alfred Dubs as Himself, Ralph Fiennes as Self and Emma Thompson as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Sea Sorrow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sea Sorrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sea Sorrow tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sea Sorrow (2017)?
- In GB, Sea Sorrow is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sea Sorrow worth watching?
- Sea Sorrow holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sea Sorrow?
- Sea Sorrow stars Vanessa Redgrave, Alfred Dubs, Ralph Fiennes, Emma Thompson and Daisy Bevan.
- When was Sea Sorrow released?
- Sea Sorrow was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.