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Sylvia

5.820031h 49m15MovieDramaRomance

Story of the relationship between the poets Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath.

DirectorChristine Jeffs
WriterJohn Brownlow
ProducersAlison Owen·Tracey Scoffield

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Christine Jeffs

GPGwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow
Sylvia Plath
DCDaniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Ted Hughes
JHJared Harris
Jared Harris
Al Alvarez
ACAmira Casar
Amira Casar
Assia Wevill
AHAndrew Havill
Andrew Havill
David Wevill
STSam Troughton
Sam Troughton
Tom Hadley-Clarke
LDLucy Davenport
Lucy Davenport
Doreen
ASAnthony Strachan
Anthony Strachan
Michael Boddy
BDBlythe Danner
Blythe Danner
Aurelia Plath
MGMichael Gambon
Michael Gambon
Professor Thomas
ABAlison Bruce
Alison Bruce
Elizabeth
DB
David Tristan Birkin
Morecambe

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Sylvia — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sylvia?

Sylvia isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Sylvia on Netflix?

No, Sylvia is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Sylvia on Amazon Prime Video?

Sylvia isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Sylvia for free?

Sylvia isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Sylvia based on a true story?

Yes — Sylvia is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).