Wide Sargasso Sea (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2006, Wide Sargasso Sea is a drama and romance film directed by Brendan Maher, running about 84 minutes. “Wide Sargasso Sea, Jean Rhys' steamy prequel to Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dramatisation of Jean Rhys's novel set in 19th-century Jamaica. The tragic story of the first Mrs Rochester from Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre centres on an arranged marriage between a white Creole heiress and a brooding Englishman, who fall in love only to be torn apart by rumours, paranoia and a cultural divide.
Who’s in it. Wide Sargasso Sea stars Rafe Spall as Edward Rochester, Rebecca Hall as Antoinette Cosway, Nina Sosanya as Christophine and Victoria Hamilton as Aunt Cora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Wide Sargasso Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wide Sargasso Sea (2006)?
- In US, Wide Sargasso Sea is available to stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel. 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wide Sargasso Sea?
- Wide Sargasso Sea stars Rafe Spall, Rebecca Hall, Nina Sosanya, Victoria Hamilton and Lorraine Burroughs.
- When was Wide Sargasso Sea released?
- Wide Sargasso Sea was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.