Silas Marner (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1985, Silas Marner is a drama film directed by Giles Foster, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Adaption of George Eliot's novel. When a respectable weaver is wrongfully accused of theft, he becomes a virtual hermit until his own fortune is stolen and an orphaned child is found on his doorstep.
Who’s in it. Silas Marner stars Ben Kingsley as Silas Marner, Jenny Agutter as Nancy Lammeter, Patrick Ryecart as Godfrey Cass and Patrick Ryecart as Godfrey Cass, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Silas Marner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silas Marner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silas Marner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silas Marner (1985)?
- In US, Silas Marner is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Silas Marner worth watching?
- Silas Marner holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silas Marner?
- Silas Marner stars Ben Kingsley, Jenny Agutter, Patrick Ryecart, Patrick Ryecart and Freddie Jones.
- When was Silas Marner released?
- Silas Marner was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.