Moll Flanders (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1996, Moll Flanders is a drama and romance film directed by Pen Densham, running about 123 minutes. “The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The daughter of a thief, young Moll is placed in the care of a nunnery after the execution of her mother. However, the actions of an abusive priest lead Moll to rebel as a teenager, escaping to the dangerous streets of London. Further misfortunes drive her to accept a job as a prostitute from the conniving Mrs. Allworthy. It is there that Moll first meets Hibble, who is working as Allworthy's servant but takes a special interest in the young woman's well-being. With his help, she retains hope for the future, ultimately falling in love with an unconventional artist who promises the possibility of romantic happiness.
Who’s in it. Moll Flanders stars Robin Wright as Moll Flanders, Morgan Freeman as Hibble, Stockard Channing as Mrs. Allworthy and John Lynch as Fielding, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Moll Flanders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moll Flanders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moll Flanders tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moll Flanders (1996)?
- In US, Moll Flanders is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moll Flanders worth watching?
- Moll Flanders holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moll Flanders?
- Moll Flanders stars Robin Wright, Morgan Freeman, Stockard Channing, John Lynch and Brenda Fricker.
- When was Moll Flanders released?
- Moll Flanders was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.