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The Handmaid's Tale (1990)

A haunting tale of sexuality in a country gone wrong.

  • Feb 15, 1990
  • 1h 48m
  • R

6.1/10

TMDB user score
301 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Handmaid's Tale is a 1990 drama and science fiction film directed by Volker Schlöndorff. Its leading cast includes Natasha Richardson, Faye Dunaway and Aidan Quinn. It runs for 1 hour 48 minutes.

Synopsis

In a dystopian, polluted right-wing religious tyranny, a young woman is put in sexual slavery on account of her now rare fertility.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 48 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.1/10 from 301 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

The Handmaid's Tale (1990) - Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch The Handmaid's Tale

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Cast

  • 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
  • Karma Ibsen Riley Aunt Sara
  • Lucile McIntyre Rita
  • Gary Bullock Officer on Bus
  • Allison Holmes June
  • J. Michael Hunter Preacher
  • Robert D. Raiford Dick

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