How long is The Handmaid's Tale?

The Handmaid's Tale is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Handmaid's Tale rated?

The Handmaid's Tale is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Handmaid's Tale?

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The Handmaid's Tale (1990) runs 1 h 48 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.1 from 302 TMDB members. In a dystopian, polluted right-wing religious tyranny, a young woman is put in sexual slavery on account of her now rare fertility.

Runtime: 1 h 48 min — ends 9:48 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction
Released: February 15, 1990
TMDB rating: 6.1 / 10 from 302 votes
Director: Volker Schlöndorff
Starring: Natasha Richardson, Faye Dunaway, Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth McGovern
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Science Fiction reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is The Handmaid's Tale?: The Handmaid's Tale is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Handmaid's Tale rated?: The Handmaid's Tale is rated R in the US.
Is The Handmaid's Tale a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Science Fiction 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 Handmaid's Tale?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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