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The Handmaid's Tale

R19901h 48mVolker Schlöndorff
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 35% · Metacritic 53

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"A haunting tale of sexuality in a country gone wrong."

In a dystopian, polluted right-wing religious tyranny, a young woman is put in sexual slavery on account of her now rare fertility.

DramaScience Fiction
RebellionFutureCanadaRapeBased On Novel Or BookEscapeParanoiaDystopiaSlaverySexism

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Handmaid's Tale (1990) about?

In a dystopian, polluted right-wing religious tyranny, a young woman is put in sexual slavery on account of her now rare fertility.

Who stars in The Handmaid's Tale?

The Handmaid's Tale stars Natasha Richardson (Kate), Faye Dunaway (Serena Joy), Aidan Quinn (Nick), Elizabeth McGovern (Moira), Victoria Tennant (Aunt Lydia). The film was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.

How long is The Handmaid's Tale?

The Handmaid's Tale has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated R.

Is The Handmaid's Tale worth watching?

The Handmaid's Tale holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 35. Fans of Drama, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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