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.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The CW, and Kanopy.
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Sophie's Choice Official Trailer #1 - Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline Movie (1982) HD
Meryl Streep on Making SOPHIE'S CHOICE
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Frequently asked questions about Sophie's Choice
Where can I watch Sophie's Choice in the United States?
Sophie's Choice is available to stream on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The CW, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Sophie's Choice on Peacock Premium?
Yes. Sophie's Choice is streaming on Peacock Premium in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Philo, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The CW, and Kanopy.
Can I watch Sophie's Choice for free?
Sophie's Choice streams free with ads in the United States on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Sophie's Choice?
Sophie's Choice scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Sophie's Choice?
Sophie's Choice stars Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Peter MacNicol, Rita Karin, and Stephen D. Newman. Alan J. Pakula is the director.
How long is Sophie's Choice?
Sophie's Choice runs 2h 31m (151 minutes).
When did Sophie's Choice come out?
Sophie's Choice was released on December 8, 1982.
Which studio made Sophie's Choice?
Sophie's Choice was produced by ITC Entertainment and Keith Barish Productions in the United Kingdom and the United States.
What was the budget for Sophie's Choice?
Sophie's Choice was made on a budget of $12,000,000.
How much did Sophie's Choice make at the box office?
Sophie's Choice grossed $30,036,166 worldwide, against a budget of $12,000,000.
What languages is Sophie's Choice in?
Sophie's Choice is in Czech, German, French, Polish, Russian, and English, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.