Sophie's World (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1999, Sophie's World is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Erik Gustavson, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Sofie is an ordinary Norwegian girl. One day she recieves a video tape on which a certain Alberto Knox talks directly to her from ancient Greece. They then start to meet at different occasions and throughout the film, Alberto takes Sofie on an odyssey of the history of philosophy, from ancient Greece, over the Roman empire, the Middle ages, the renaissance, the enlightenment, the big revolutions and up to today. Throughout this journey, they start to realise that they are only fictions of a story writer's imagination and start conceiving a plan for escaping into reality. (Written by Anders E Lundin )
Who’s in it. Sophie's World stars Silje Storstein as Sofie Amundsen / Hilde Møller Knag, Tomas von Brömssen as Alberto Knox, Andrine Sæther as Sofie's mother and Bjørn Floberg as Major Albert Knag, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Sophie's World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sophie's World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sophie's World tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sophie's World (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sophie's World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sophie's World worth watching?
- Sophie's World holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sophie's World?
- Sophie's World stars Silje Storstein, Tomas von Brömssen, Andrine Sæther, Bjørn Floberg and Hans Alfredson.
- When was Sophie's World released?
- Sophie's World was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.