The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1982, The Scarlet Pimpernel is an action, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Clive Donner, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. During the French Revolution, a mysterious English nobleman known only as The Scarlet Pimpernel (a humble wayside flower), snatches French aristos from the jaws of the guillotine, while posing as the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney in society. Percy falls for and marries the beautiful actress Marguerite St. Just, but she is involved with Chauvelin and Robespierre, and Percy's marriage to her may endanger the Pimpernel's plans to save the little Dauphin
Who’s in it. The Scarlet Pimpernel stars Anthony Andrews as Sir Percy Blakeney/The Scarlet Pimpernel, Jane Seymour as Marguerite St. Just, Ian McKellen as Chauvelin and James Villiers as Baron de Batz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Scarlet Pimpernel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel and Acorn TV Apple TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 (1982)?
- In US, The Scarlet Pimpernel is available to stream on YouTube TV, Acorn TV and AcornTV Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, 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 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Pimpernel?
- The Scarlet Pimpernel stars Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour, Ian McKellen, James Villiers and Eleanor David.
- When was The Scarlet Pimpernel released?
- The Scarlet Pimpernel was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.