The Scarlet Letter
“When intimacy is forbidden and passion is a sin, love is the most defiant crime of all.”
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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Where is The Scarlet Letter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus, Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | — | Google Play Movies, FOD |
About The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter is a 1995 English-language drama and romance film directed by Roland Joffé. The cast is led by Demi Moore, Gary Oldman, Robert Duvall. It has a runtime of 2h 15m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Scarlet Letter was produced by Cinergi Pictures, Lightmotive, and Allied Stars and made in United States of America. It was released on October 13, 1995, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Writers
- Douglas Day Stewart
- Release date
- October 13, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Cinergi Pictures, Lightmotive, Allied Stars
The Scarlet Letter cast & crew
The Scarlet Letter was directed by Roland Joffé and written by Douglas Day Stewart.
The cast features Demi Moore as Hester Prynne, Gary Oldman as Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale, Robert Duvall as Roger Chillingworth, Lisa Andoh as Mituba, Edward Hardwicke as Gov. John Bellingham, and Robert Prosky as Horace Stonehall.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Barry, cinematography is by Alex Thomson, and it was produced by Roland Joffé and Tova Laiter.
Is The Scarlet Letter worth watching?
The Scarlet Letter holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 524 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 15m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Scarlet Letter is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Scarlet Letter
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Cast of The Scarlet Letter
Demi Moore
Hester Prynne
Gary Oldman
Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale
Robert Duvall
Roger Chillingworth
Lisa Andoh
Mituba
Edward Hardwicke
Gov. John Bellingham
Robert Prosky
Horace Stonehall
Roy Dotrice
Rev. Thomas Cheever
Joan Plowright
Harriet Hibbons
Malcolm Storry
Maj. Dunsmuir
James Bearden
Goodman Mortimer
Larissa Laskin
Goody Mortimer
Amy Wright
Goody Gotwick
The Scarlet Letter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Scarlet Letter in United States?
The Scarlet Letter is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Scarlet Letter in?
The Scarlet Letter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
▸What is The Scarlet Letter rated?
The Scarlet Letter is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 524 ratings.
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