The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1934, The Scarlet Pimpernel is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Harold Young, running about 97 minutes. “Match courage with courage... meet cunning with cunning!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 18th century English aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life. He appears to be merely the effete aristocrat, but in reality is part of an underground effort to free French nobles from Robespierre's Reign of Terror.
Who’s in it. The Scarlet Pimpernel stars Leslie Howard as Sir Percy Blakeney / The Scarlet Pimpernel, Merle Oberon as Lady Marguerite Blakeney, Raymond Massey as Chauvelin and Nigel Bruce as The Prince of Wales, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Scarlet Pimpernel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scarlet Pimpernel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scarlet Pimpernel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934)?
- In US, The Scarlet Pimpernel is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scarlet Pimpernel worth watching?
- The Scarlet Pimpernel holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Pimpernel?
- The Scarlet Pimpernel stars Leslie Howard, Merle Oberon, Raymond Massey, Nigel Bruce and Bramwell Fletcher.
- When was The Scarlet Pimpernel released?
- The Scarlet Pimpernel was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.