Sparrow (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1994, Sparrow is a drama film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Catania, Sicilia 1854. A serious epidemic of cholera is hitting the region. Maria a 16 years old novice leaves her convent and returns her home to avoid contamination. Here she finds a difficult situation, in fact her stepmother and her half-sisters prevent Maria to live the normal life of a teenager. In their minds Maria is the promised "bride of God" and a regular life for her is inappropriate. Nino, her handsome neighbor, falls in love for Maria who isn't indifferent to him. But when Maria comes back to her convent the way to become nun is compelled. Now Maria can understand Sister Agata, and realizes she became mad cause a lost and impossible love like the one between Maria and Nino.
Who’s in it. Sparrow stars Angela Bettis as Maria, Johnathon Schaech as Nino, Eva Alexander as Annetta and Vanessa Redgrave as Suor Agata, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Sparrow has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sparrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sparrow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sparrow (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sparrow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sparrow worth watching?
- Sparrow holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sparrow?
- Sparrow stars Angela Bettis, Johnathon Schaech, Eva Alexander, Vanessa Redgrave and Sinéad Cusack.
- When was Sparrow released?
- Sparrow was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.