The Scarlet Letter
1995, English. Directed by Roland Joffé.
When intimacy is forbidden and passion is a sin, love is the most defiant crime of all.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 544 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roland JofféDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 13 October 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Douglas Day Stewart
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $10M
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What The Scarlet Letter is based on
The Scarlet Letter is based on The Scarlet Letter, an 1850 novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Novel · 1850
The Scarlet Letter
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
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The Scarlet Letter: quick answers
Is The Scarlet Letter worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 544 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does The Scarlet Letter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Scarlet Letter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Scarlet Letter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Scarlet Letter is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Scarlet Letter on?
The Scarlet Letter is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Scarlet Letter?
If you liked The Scarlet Letter, try “Wuthering Heights”, Room at the Top, Who's That Knocking at My Door.
Who directed The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter (1995) was directed by Roland Joffé and stars Demi Moore, Gary Oldman, Robert Duvall.
What is The Scarlet Letter based on?
The Scarlet Letter is based on The Scarlet Letter, an 1850 novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne.