Wide Sargasso Sea_
"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.
Starring
Karina Lombard, Nathaniel Parker, Rachel Ward
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Wide Sargasso Sea was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Overview
In the wake of Jamaican emancipation, French colonist Annette Cosway falls into poverty and marries racist Englishman Paul Mason. But when Annette's young so...
Wide Sargasso Sea is a Thriller, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
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What is Wide Sargasso Sea about?
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.
How long is Wide Sargasso Sea?
Wide Sargasso Sea has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Wide Sargasso Sea?
The cast of Wide Sargasso Sea includes Karina Lombard, Nathaniel Parker, Rachel Ward, Michael York, Martine Beswick.
What is the rating of Wide Sargasso Sea?
Wide Sargasso Sea has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 34 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Thriller
Drama
Romance
