Sylvia (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1965, Sylvia is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 115 minutes. “Carroll Baker is the Fury. George Maharis is the Force. Sylvia is the Explosion!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sylvia West (Carroll Baker) may not be who she says she is. Her fiancé, the very well-to-do Frederick Summers (Peter Lawford), hires an investigator named Alan Maklin (George Maharis) to do some digging, and what he finds out about her life prior to becoming a writer is quite shocking. Will the newfound knowledge ruin the marriage? Gordon Douglas (Young at Heart) directs this drama, which is based on E.V. Cunningham's book.
Who’s in it. Sylvia stars Carroll Baker as Sylvia: West (Karoki, Kay, Carlyle), George Maharis as Alan Macklin, Joanne Dru as Jane (Bronson) Phillips and Peter Lawford as Frederic Summers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Sylvia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sylvia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sylvia tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sylvia (1965)?
- In US, Sylvia is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sylvia worth watching?
- Sylvia holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sylvia?
- Sylvia stars Carroll Baker, George Maharis, Joanne Dru, Peter Lawford and Viveca Lindfors.
- When was Sylvia released?
- Sylvia was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.