Wide Sargasso Sea(2006)
Wide Sargasso Sea, Jean Rhys' steamy prequel to Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre
Wide Sargasso Sea Synopsis
Dramatisation of Jean Rhys's novel set in 19th-century Jamaica. The tragic story of the first Mrs Rochester from Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre centres on an arranged marriage between a white Creole heiress and a brooding Englishman, who fall in love only to be torn apart by rumours, paranoia and a cultural divide.
Wide Sargasso Sea (2006) is a drama and romance film directed by Brendan Maher, released on October 9, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Rafe Spall, Rebecca Hall, Nina Sosanya and Victoria Hamilton. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Brendan Maher
- Writers:
- Jean Rhys, Stephen Greenhorn
- Producers:
- Elwen Rowlands
- Cinematographer:
- David Luther
- Composer:
- Nina Humphreys
- Production:
- BBC Cymru Wales, Kudos
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Wide Sargasso Sea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rafe Spall
as Edward Rochester
Rebecca Hall
as Antoinette Cosway
Nina Sosanya
as Christophine
Victoria Hamilton
as Aunt Cora
Lorraine Burroughs
as Amelie
- Alex Robertson
Alex Robertson
as Richard Mason
Karen Meagher
as Grace Poole
Fraser Ayres
as Daniel
Key crew
Directed by Brendan Maher, written by Jean Rhys and Stephen Greenhorn, produced by Elwen Rowlands.
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Wide Sargasso Sea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 15 ratings.
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Wide Sargasso Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wide Sargasso Sea online?
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Wide Sargasso Sea (2006) is available to stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Wide Sargasso Sea?
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The main cast of Wide Sargasso Sea (2006) includes Rafe Spall, Rebecca Hall, Nina Sosanya, Victoria Hamilton and Lorraine Burroughs. The film was directed by Brendan Maher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wide Sargasso Sea released?
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Wide Sargasso Sea was released on October 9, 2006 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Wide Sargasso Sea worth watching?
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Wide Sargasso Sea (2006) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.