Sophie's Choice 1982
“Between the innocent, the romantic, the sensual, and the unthinkable. There are still some things we have yet to imagine.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 151 minutes
- Director
- Alan J. Pakula
- Networks
- ITC Entertainment, Keith Barish Productions
What is Sophie's Choice?
Sophie's Choice is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 151 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 8, 1982
- Studios
- ITC Entertainment, Keith Barish Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10
- Episode runtime
- ~151 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- ITC Entertainment, Keith Barish Productions
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Overview
Sophie's Choice is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, War. Produced and broadcast by ITC Entertainment, Keith Barish Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A young writer befriends a haunted Holocaust survivor, uncovering love and trauma in post‑war Brooklyn.”
- Explores the lingering impact of the Holocaust
- Shows complex relationships among the three main characters
- Set against a post‑war Brooklyn backdrop
- Contains distressing Holocaust flashbacks
- Pacing may feel deliberate for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate character‑driven stories that confront painful history.
The film includes intense war‑time trauma and emotional distress, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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What time period does the story take place in?
The narrative is set in 1947 Brooklyn, with flashbacks to pre‑war Europe and Auschwitz.
Who are the central characters?
Stingo, a young writer; Sophie, a Holocaust survivor; and Nathan, Sophie's lover.
What genres describe the film?
It is classified as drama, romance, and war.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is about two hours and thirty‑one minutes.
Is the film appropriate for younger viewers?
Its depiction of Holocaust trauma and intense emotional themes makes it more suitable for adult audiences.
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