Sylvia (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sylvia is a 2003 biographical drama directed by Christine Jeffs, starring Daniel Craig and Lucy Davenport. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $2.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Christine Jeffs
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sylvia About?
The premise of Sylvia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A man's desire for a settled life and new romance is challenged by the unexpected persistence of Sylvia, an imaginary companion from his childhood. As he attempts to move forward, Sylvia resists, blurring the boundaries between his dreams and reality. He finds himself grappling with his past and confronting unsettling truths about himself, ultimately forced to choose between a hopeful future and the familiar comfort of his imaginary friend.
Sylvia Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- 1950s
- suicide
- female rear nudity
- title directed by female
- character name as title
- one word title
- sylvia plath character
- ted hughes character
- forename as title
- poet
- adulterer
- american abroad
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- reference to sylvia plath
- female nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- man grabs woman's bare butt
- breasts
- nude woman lying on top of nude man
- woman straddles a man
- female topless nudity
Sylvia Cast
Daniel Craig leads the cast, with Lucy Davenport. Directed by Christine Jeffs.
- Director Christine Jeffs
More from Christine Jeffs
More films directed by Christine Jeffs, best-rated first: Sunshine Cleaning, A Mistake and Rain.
Sylvia Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sylvia 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 8.7
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TMDB 58% User score
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Sylvia Plot Summary
What happens in Sylvia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1932, Sylvia Plath demonstrated a precocious talent for writing, publishing her first poem at the age of eight and facing the heartbreak of her father’s death the same year. Her path through school was marked by distinction at Smith College, where she earned a literary scholarship in 1950, but beneath the academic shine she battled severe depression, even attempting suicide during her junior year. Her resilience carried her across the Atlantic when, in 1955, she received a Fulbright Scholarship to study in England at the University of Cambridge.
Full summary
The whole story of Sylvia, scene by scene
Sylvia Box Office
Sylvia grossed $2.9 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $1.6 million (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.9M
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
- International
- $1.6M
Sylvia Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Daniel Craig's Introduction
- Clip Sylvia Plath's Secret Marriage
How Well Do You Know Sylvia?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
In which American city was Sylvia Plath born?
Cars in Sylvia
8 cars on screen, including the 1953 Morris Oxford and the Austin LD Ambulance.
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1953 Morris Oxford Main role -
Austin LD Ambulance Minor role -
1952 Ford Crestline Victoria Minor role -
1952 Austin A40 Somerset Background role
Sylvia Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Σύλβια” and “希尔维亚”.
- Also known as
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- Σύλβια
- 希尔维亚
- סילביה
- Sylvia - Paixão Além de Palavras
- Sylvie
- Сильвия
- 실비아
- シルヴィア
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Sylvia FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sylvia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sylvia?
Sylvia runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Sylvia released?
Sylvia was released on October 17, 2003.
Who directed Sylvia?
Sylvia was directed by Christine Jeffs.
More films by Christine Jeffs Who is in the cast of Sylvia?
Sylvia stars Daniel Craig and Lucy Davenport.
How much did Sylvia make at the box office?
Sylvia grossed $2.9 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $1.6 million international).
How is Sylvia rated?
Sylvia has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 56 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Sylvia have a post-credit scene?
No. Sylvia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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