Where to watch The Scarlet Letter (1995) tonight
The Scarlet Letter (1995) runs 2 h 15 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.1 from 544 TMDB members. 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
- 2 h 15 min — ends 10:15 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Released
- October 13, 1995
- TMDB rating
- 6.1 / 10 from 544 votes
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Starring
- Demi Moore, Gary Oldman, Robert Duvall, Lisa Andoh
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Scarlet Letter?
- The Scarlet Letter is 2 h 15 min long (135 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:15 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Scarlet Letter rated?
- The Scarlet Letter is rated R in the US.
- Is The Scarlet Letter a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream The Scarlet Letter?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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