Movie

Sylvia Scarlett

“You will thrill to every unforgettable moment of this different, charming love story of a woman who almost waited too long... before she dared admit that she was a woman!”

★ 6.3(99)19351h 37m

Comedy Drama Romance

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Sylvia Scarlett is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Sylvia Scarlett

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Good to know

Director: George Cukor
Release date: 1935-12-25
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $497,000
Budget: $641,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

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About Sylvia Scarlett

Sylvia Scarlett is a 1935 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by George Cukor, starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and Brian Aherne. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 99 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sylvia Scarlett in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When her father decides to flee to England, young Sylvia Scarlett must become Sylvester Scarlett and protect her father every step of the way, with the questionable help of plenty others.

Cast

Katharine Hepburn

Sylvia Scarlett

Cary Grant

Jimmy Monkley

Brian Aherne

Michael Fane

Edmund Gwenn

Henry Scarlett

Natalie Paley

Lily

Dennie Moore

Maudie Tilt

Lennox Pawle

Drunk

Harrold Cheevers

Bobby

Lionel Pape

Sergeant Major

Robert Adair

Turnkey

Peter Hobbes

Steward

Leonard Mudie

Steward

Themes & keywords

family relationshipsscamdisguiseconfidence gamewoman dressed as man

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sylvia Scarlett in Australia?+

In Australia, Sylvia Scarlett is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Sylvia Scarlett on Netflix?+

Sylvia Scarlett is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Sylvia Scarlett?+

Sylvia Scarlett has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Sylvia Scarlett?+

Sylvia Scarlett stars Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Brian Aherne, Edmund Gwenn and Natalie Paley.

When did Sylvia Scarlett come out?+

Sylvia Scarlett is a 1935 movie directed by George Cukor.

What genre is Sylvia Scarlett?+

Sylvia Scarlett is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Sylvia Scarlett?+

Sylvia Scarlett was directed by George Cukor.