Sophie's Choice
1982, English. Directed by Alan J. Pakula.
Between the innocent, the romantic, the sensual, and the unthinkable. There are still some things we have yet to imagine.
Stingo, a young writer, moves to Brooklyn in 1947 to begin work on his first novel. As he becomes friendly with Sophie and her lover Nathan, he learns that she is a Holocaust survivor. Flashbacks reveal her harrowing story, from pre-war prosperity to Auschwitz. In the present, Sophie and Nathan's relationship increasingly unravels as Stingo grows closer to Sophie and Nathan's fragile mental state becomes ever more apparent.
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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Cast & crew
- Alan J. PakulaDirector
- Meryl StreepZofia "Sophie" Zawistowski
- Kevin KlineNathan Landau
- Peter MacNicolStingo
- Rita KarinYetta
- Stephen D. NewmanLarry
- Greta TurkenLeslie Lapidus
- Josh MostelMorris Fink
- Marcell RosenblattAstrid Weinstein
- Moishe RosenfeldMoishe Rosenblum
- Robin BartlettLillian Grossman
- Eugene LipinskiPolish Professor
- John RothmanLibrarian
Details
- Released
- 8 December 1982
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Alan J. Pakula
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $30M
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Sophie's Choice: quick answers
Is Sophie's Choice worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 976 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sophie's Choice?
Sophie's Choice runs 151 minutes (2h 31m).
Does Sophie's Choice have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sophie's Choice. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sophie's Choice parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sophie's Choice is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sophie's Choice on?
Sophie's Choice isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sophie's Choice?
If you liked Sophie's Choice, try Bent, A Journal for Jordan, Ashes in the Snow.
Who directed Sophie's Choice?
Sophie's Choice (1982) was directed by Alan J. Pakula and stars Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Peter MacNicol.