The Scarlet Letter (1995)
Movie 2h 15m ★ 6.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 1995, The Scarlet Letter is a drama and romance movie. It is directed by Roland Joffé. The cast includes Demi Moore, Joan Plowright and Robert Duvall. The running time is 2h 15m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.1 out of 10.
54Tonight Score A classic.
Synopsis
Set in puritanical Boston in the mid 1600s, the story of seamstress Hester Prynne, who is outcast after she becomes pregnant by a respected reverend. She refuses to divulge the name of the father, is "convicted" of adultery and forced to wear a scarlet "A" until an Indian attack unites the Puritans and leads to a reevaluation of their laws and morals.
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Cast & crew
- Roland JofféDirector
- Demi Mooreas Hester Prynne
- Joan Plowrightas Harriet Hibbons
- Robert Duvallas Roger Chillingworth
- Gary Oldmanas Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale
- Malcolm Storryas Maj. Dunsmuir
- Robert Proskyas Horace Stonehall
- Lisa Andohas Mituba
- Edward Hardwickeas Gov. John Bellingham
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Questions about The Scarlet Letter
- What genre is The Scarlet Letter?
- The Scarlet Letter is categorised as Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Letter?
- Demi Moore, Joan Plowright, Robert Duvall, Gary Oldman, Malcolm Storry appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Scarlet Letter?
- Roland Joffé directed The Scarlet Letter.
- How long is The Scarlet Letter?
- The Scarlet Letter runs for 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- Is The Scarlet Letter worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
