The Handmaid's Tale (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1990, The Handmaid's Tale is a drama and science fiction film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, running about 108 minutes. “A haunting tale of sexuality in a country gone wrong.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a dystopicly polluted rightwing religious tyranny, a young woman is put in sexual slavery on account of her now rare fertility.
Who’s in it. The Handmaid's Tale stars Natasha Richardson as Kate, Faye Dunaway as Serena Joy, Aidan Quinn as Nick and Elizabeth McGovern as Moira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Handmaid's Tale has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Handmaid's Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Handmaid's Tale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Handmaid's Tale (1990)?
- In US, The Handmaid's Tale is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Handmaid's Tale worth watching?
- The Handmaid's Tale holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Handmaid's Tale?
- The Handmaid's Tale stars Natasha Richardson, Faye Dunaway, Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth McGovern and Robert Duvall.
- When was The Handmaid's Tale released?
- The Handmaid's Tale was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.