The Scarlet Pimpernel
1934, English. Directed by Harold Young.
Match courage with courage... meet cunning with cunning!
18th century English aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life. He appears to be merely the effete aristocrat, but in reality is part of an underground effort to free French nobles from Robespierre's Reign of Terror.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Scarlet Pimpernel is streaming on HBO Max, YouTube TV, and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Harold YoungDirector
- Leslie HowardSir Percy Blakeney / The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Merle OberonLady Marguerite Blakeney
- Raymond MasseyChauvelin
- Nigel BruceThe Prince of Wales
- Bramwell FletcherThe Priest
- Anthony BushellSir Andrew Ffoulkes
- Joan GardnerSuzanne de Tournay
- Walter RillaArmand St. Just
- Mabel Terry-LewisCountess de Tournay
- O.B. ClarenceCount de Tournay
- Ernest MiltonRobespierre
- Edmund BreonCol. Winterbottom
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1934
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Robert E. Sherwood, Arthur Wimperis, S. N. Behrman
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What The Scarlet Pimpernel is based on
The Scarlet Pimpernel is based on The Scarlet Pimpernel (1905) by Emma Orczy, published by Hutchinson.
1905
The Scarlet Pimpernel
By Emma Orczy
Published by Hutchinson
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The Scarlet Pimpernel: quick answers
Is The Scarlet Pimpernel worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The Scarlet Pimpernel runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Scarlet Pimpernel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Scarlet Pimpernel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Scarlet Pimpernel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Scarlet Pimpernel is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Scarlet Pimpernel on?
The Scarlet Pimpernel is streaming on HBO Max, YouTube TV, and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Scarlet Pimpernel?
If you liked The Scarlet Pimpernel, try The Prince and the Pauper, A Dog's Purpose, The Last of the Mohicans.
Who directed The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934) was directed by Harold Young and stars Leslie Howard, Merle Oberon, Raymond Massey.
What is The Scarlet Pimpernel based on?
The Scarlet Pimpernel is based on The Scarlet Pimpernel (1905) by Emma Orczy, published by Hutchinson.