The sensual film based on the acclaimed novel by Jean Rhys.
In the wake of Jamaican emancipation, French colonist Annette Cosway falls into poverty and marries racist Englishman Paul Mason. But when Annette's young son dies in a fire started by former slaves, Mason flees to England, leaving his grief-stricken wife and her Creole daughter Antoinette behind. Soon Antoinette learns she must marry to claim her inheritance and sets her sights on Rochester, an Englishman eerily similar to Mason.
Wide Sargasso Sea (1993) is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by John Duigan, released on April 16, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Karina Lombard, Nathaniel Parker, Rachel Ward and Michael York. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
Karina Lombard
as Antoinette Cosway
Nathaniel Parker
as Edward Rochester
Rachel Ward
as Annette Cosway
Michael York
as Paul Mason
Martine Beswick
as Aunt Cora
Claudia Robinson
as Christophene
Paul Campbell
as Young Bull
Naomi Watts
as Fanny Grey
Rowena King
as Amelie
Directed by John Duigan, written by Jan Sharp, Carole Angier and Jean Rhys, produced by Jan Sharp.
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 37 ratings.
***Tragedy, love, hate and madness in 19th century Jamaica*** A young woman (Karina Lombard) marries an Englishman (Nathaniel Parker) in mid-1800s’ Jamaica to save her plantation. Rachel Ward plays her mother, Michael York her stepfather and Martine Beswick her aunt, all three being small roles. "Wide Sargasso Sea” (1993) is an adult-oriented historical drama that’s a quasi-prequel to “Jane Eyre.” I say “quasi”…
Reviewed on May 30, 2019
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Wide Sargasso Sea (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of Wide Sargasso Sea (1993) includes Karina Lombard, Nathaniel Parker, Rachel Ward, Michael York and Martine Beswick. The film was directed by John Duigan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Wide Sargasso Sea was released on April 16, 1993 and runs for 1h 38m.
Wide Sargasso Sea (1993) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
