Wide Sargasso Sea

1993Movie1 h 38 minNC-17

56
DecentGoodWatch score
56
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

In the wake of Jamaican emancipation, French colonist Annette Cosway falls into poverty and marries racist Englishman Paul Mason.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by
John Duigan
Produced by
Jan Sharp

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Facts

April 16, 1993 · 1 h 38 min · NC-17

Released
April 16, 1993
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
NC-17
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
12 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Wide Sargasso Sea?"

Questions about Wide Sargasso Sea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wide Sargasso Sea?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Wide Sargasso Sea from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Wide Sargasso Sea worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 65%). Critics rate it higher (65 out of 100) than audiences (47).

Is Wide Sargasso Sea good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Wide Sargasso Sea?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.