Sylvia 2003
“Life was too small to contain her.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Director
- Christine Jeffs
- Networks
- BBC Film, Capitol Films, Ruby Films
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
What is Sylvia?
Sylvia is a 2003 British biographical drama film directed by Christine Jeffs. The movie is a story based on the real-life romance and relationship between the prominent poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 17, 2003
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- BBC Film, Capitol Films, Ruby Films
- Budget
- $7,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,000,000
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 124 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~109 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- BBC Film, Capitol Films, Ruby Films
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
Sylvia is a 2003 British biographical drama film directed by Christine Jeffs. The movie is a story based on the real-life romance and relationship between the prominent poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes. The film features a cast that includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Daniel Craig, Jared Harris, and Michael Gambon. It falls into the drama and romance genres and has a runtime of one hour and forty-nine minutes. The production received an R rating and was released in the United States on October 17, 2003.
Should you watch it?
“Discover the complex real-life romance between prominent poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes.”
- Stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Daniel Craig as the central poets
- Directed by Christine Jeffs
- Explores the biographical relationship between Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes
- It has a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes, which may not appeal to viewers seeking a faster-paced film.
Watch it if you are interested in biographical dramas about historical literary figures.
It is a drama and romance film with a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes.
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Where can I stream Sylvia (2003)?
Streaming availability varies by region, but the film is available to rent or buy on digital platforms.
Is Sylvia (2003) worth watching?
The film features performances by Gwyneth Paltrow and Daniel Craig depicting the real-life romance between Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes.
What is the runtime of Sylvia (2003)?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes.
Who directed Sylvia (2003)?
The film was directed by Christine Jeffs.
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