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Movie Info

Release Date: December 08, 1982
Runtime: 151 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (10)
Genres:
Drama Romance War
Budget: $12,000,000
Revenue: $30,036,166
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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74%
Tomatometer
68
68/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.3/10
TMDB
925 votes
7.5/10
IMDb
56,749 votes
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Sophie's Choice

1982

"A heart torn between love and loss."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: La deicisión de Sophie? 🇵🇹 PT: A Escolha de Sofia? 🇯🇵 JA: ソフィーの選択:1982? 🇰🇷 KO: 소피의 선택? 🇨🇳 ZH: 索菲的抉择? All international titles (10) →

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
0 Nominations
2 Total
Golden Globes
1
Oscars
1
Year Festival Category Winner
1983 Golden Globes Best Actress - Drama Meryl Streep
1983 Oscars Best Actress Meryl Streep

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $12,000,000
Revenue: $30,036,166
Profit $18,036,166
ROI +150.3% (2.5x)

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

Cast of Sophie's Choice

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Keywords

#new york city 231 #world war ii 120 #1940s 83 #writer 37 #holocaust (shoah) 13 #concentration camp 9 #poland 7

Trivia & Fun Facts about Sophie's Choice

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  • Meryl Streep underwent extensive research and met with Holocaust survivors to prepare for her role as Sophie, aiming to portray the character's trauma authentically.

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  • The film includes a scene where Stingo reads a passage from his novel, which mirrors the themes of loss and memory present in Sophie's backstory.

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  • Kevin Kline's portrayal of Nathan was initially intended for a different actor, but after an impressive audition, Kline secured the role, marking a significant point in his career.

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  • In one scene, a character's cigarette suddenly changes from one hand to another between cuts, highlighting a continuity error that went unnoticed in editing.

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  • Alan J. Pakula directed this film after his success with 'All the President's Men,' showcasing his versatility in tackling different genres.

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  • The film's score was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, who infused emotional depth into the narrative, complementing the weight of Sophie's experiences.

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  • Filming took place in various locations in New York City, including Brooklyn, which helped to capture the post-war atmosphere of the late 1940s.

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