The Handmaid's Tale
“A haunting tale of sexuality in a country gone wrong.”
In a dystopian, polluted right-wing religious tyranny, a young woman is put in sexual slavery on account of her now rare fertility.
Where to watch The Handmaid's Tale in United States
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Where is The Handmaid's Tale streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Sky Store, maxdome Store |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Canal VOD, Pathé Home |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale is a 1990 English-language drama and science fiction film directed by Volker Schlöndorff. The cast is led by Natasha Richardson, Faye Dunaway, Aidan Quinn. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
The Handmaid's Tale was produced by Cinecom Entertainment Group, Cinetudes Films, and Neue Bioskop Film and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on February 15, 1990, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Writers
- Harold Pinter
- Release date
- February 15, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Cinecom Entertainment Group, Cinetudes Films, Neue Bioskop Film
The Handmaid's Tale cast & crew
The Handmaid's Tale was directed by Volker Schlöndorff and written by Harold Pinter.
The cast features Natasha Richardson as Kate, Faye Dunaway as Serena Joy, Aidan Quinn as Nick, Elizabeth McGovern as Moira, Victoria Tennant as Aunt Lydia, and Robert Duvall as Commander.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto, cinematography is by Igor Luther, and it was produced by Daniel Wilson and Wolfgang Glattes.
Is The Handmaid's Tale worth watching?
The Handmaid's Tale holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 276 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and science fiction, The Handmaid's Tale is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Handmaid's Tale
Natasha Richardson
Kate
Faye Dunaway
Serena Joy
Aidan Quinn
Nick
Elizabeth McGovern
Moira
Victoria Tennant
Aunt Lydia
Robert Duvall
Commander
Blanche Baker
Ofglen
Traci Lind
Ofwarren / Janine
Zoey Wilson
Aunt Helena
Kathryn Doby
Aunt Elizabeth
Reiner Schöne
Luke
Lucia Hartpeng
Cora
The Handmaid's Tale — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Handmaid's Tale in United States?
The Handmaid's Tale is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Handmaid's Tale in?
The Handmaid's Tale is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Handmaid's Tale?
The Handmaid's Tale runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is The Handmaid's Tale rated?
The Handmaid's Tale is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 276 ratings.
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