The Midwife's Tale (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 1995, The Midwife's Tale is a notable film directed by Megan Siler, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A young girl, the daughter of a lesbian couple, lies peacefully abed listening to one of her mothers reading her a bedtime story. The off-beat tale she hears is set in medieval times and chronicles the exploits of poor Lady Eleanor, an independent, free-spirited young aristocrat who would much rather spend her time riding and being outdoors than staying cloistered inside tending to needlework. Still she is a dutiful daughter and reluctantly abides by her late father's wish that she marry Lord William. William knows that he is not her dream lover, but he is patient and eventually she gets pregnant. Eleanor is terrified, for her mother lost her life and the life of her baby giving birth. Not wanting to suffer the same fate, she sneakily tries to engage the local midwife to come and abort the fetus. Unfortunately, the midwife has been accused of sorcery by the local priests and has been sentenced to die. Fortunately, young Gwenyth, a new midwife shows up.
Who’s in it. The Midwife's Tale stars Stacey Havener, Gayle Cohen, Carla Milford and Anthony Shaw Abaté, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, The Midwife's Tale has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Midwife's Tale page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Midwife's Tale (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Midwife's Tale change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Midwife's Tale worth watching?
- The Midwife's Tale holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Midwife's Tale?
- The Midwife's Tale stars Stacey Havener, Gayle Cohen, Carla Milford, Anthony Shaw Abaté and Ben Prager.
- When was The Midwife's Tale released?
- The Midwife's Tale was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.