The Handmaid's Tale
1990, English. Directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 303 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Details
- Released
- 15 February 1990
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Harold Pinter
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $5M
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What The Handmaid's Tale is based on
The Handmaid's Tale is based on The Handmaid's Tale, a 1985 novel by Margaret Atwood, published by McClelland & Stewart.
Novel · 1985
The Handmaid's Tale
By Margaret Atwood
Published by McClelland & Stewart
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The Handmaid's Tale: quick answers
Is The Handmaid's Tale worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 303 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Handmaid's Tale?
The Handmaid's Tale runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Handmaid's Tale have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Handmaid's Tale. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Handmaid's Tale parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Handmaid's Tale is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Handmaid's Tale on?
The Handmaid's Tale is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Handmaid's Tale?
If you liked The Handmaid's Tale, try 1984, Nineteen Eighty-Four, The Assessment.
Who directed The Handmaid's Tale?
The Handmaid's Tale (1990) was directed by Volker Schlöndorff and stars Natasha Richardson, Faye Dunaway, Aidan Quinn.
What is The Handmaid's Tale based on?
The Handmaid's Tale is based on The Handmaid's Tale, a 1985 novel by Margaret Atwood, published by McClelland & Stewart.