Sylvia

“Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim”

★ 7.3(2)19861h 40m

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Where to watch Sylvia

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Good to know

Director: Michael Firth
Release date: 1986-01-01
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Budget: $1,700,000
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand
Studio: Cinepro

Sylvia — trailer

About Sylvia

Sylvia is a 1986 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Michael Firth, starring Eleanor David, Nigel Terry and Tom Wilkinson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sylvia in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

New Zealand chronicle of the life of noted writer and teacher, Sylvia Ashton-Warner. An interesting look at the unusual teaching methods she used while working with the children from the indigenous Maon.

Cast

Eleanor David

Sylvia

Nigel Terry

Aden

Tom Wilkinson

Keith

Mary Regan

Opal

Martyn Sanderson

Inspector Gulland

Terence Cooper

Inspector Bletcher

David Letch

Inspector Scragg

Sarah Peirce

Vivian Wallop

Themes & keywords

maoriteacher

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sylvia in Canada?+

Sylvia is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Sylvia on Netflix?+

Sylvia is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Sylvia?+

Sylvia has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Sylvia?+

Sylvia stars Eleanor David, Nigel Terry, Tom Wilkinson, Mary Regan and Martyn Sanderson.

When did Sylvia come out?+

Sylvia is a 1986 movie directed by Michael Firth.

What genre is Sylvia?+

Sylvia is Drama film.

Who directed Sylvia?+

Sylvia was directed by Michael Firth.