Sophie's Choice

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.

Tagline

“Between the innocent, the romantic, the sensual, and the unthinkable. There are still some things we have yet to imagine.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Romance, War

Director

Alan J. Pakula

Original Language

EN

What is Sophie's Choice about?

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.

Who directed Sophie's Choice?

Sophie's Choice was directed by Alan J. Pakula.

When was Sophie's Choice released?

Sophie's Choice was released on December 8, 1982.

How long is Sophie's Choice?

Sophie's Choice has a runtime of 2h 31m.

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