The Scarlet Letter
- Drama
- Romance
Set in puritanical Boston in the mid 1600s, the story of seamstress Hester Prynne, who is outcast after she becomes pregnant by a respected reverend. She refuses to divulge the name of the father, is "convicted" of adultery and forced to wear a scarlet "A" until an Indian attack unites the Puritans and leads to a reevaluation of their laws and morals.
The Scarlet Letter is a 1995 drama-romance film adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel, set in puritanical 17th-century Boston. The film follows seamstress Hester Prynne as she faces exile and public shame after becoming pregnant by a respected reverend, forced to wear the infamous scarlet 'A' while protecting her lover's identity.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Demi MooreHester Prynne
Gary OldmanRev. Arthur Dimmesdale
Robert DuvallRoger Chillingworth
Lisa AndohMituba
Edward HardwickeGov. John Bellingham
Robert ProskyHorace Stonehall
Roy DotriceRev. Thomas Cheever
Joan PlowrightHarriet Hibbons
Malcolm StorryMaj. Dunsmuir- James BeardenGoodman Mortimer
Larissa LaskinGoody Mortimer
Amy WrightGoody Gotwick
George AguilarJohnny Sassamon
Tim WoodwardBrewster Stonehall
Joan GregsonElizabeth Cheever
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The Scarlet Letter — frequently asked
When was The Scarlet Letter released?
The film was released on October 13, 1995.
Where can I watch The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter is available on various streaming platforms and physical media; check your preferred streaming service or rental platform for current availability.
Is this based on a book?
Yes, the film is an adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850 novel of the same name, one of the most widely taught works of American literature.
What happens in the plot?
Hester refuses to reveal the father's identity and is forced to wear a scarlet 'A' as punishment for adultery, until an Indian attack prompts the Puritans to reconsider their moral laws.
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