The Handmaid's Tale
In a dystopian, polluted right-wing religious tyranny, a young woman is put in sexual slavery on account of her now rare fertility.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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The Handmaid's Tale (1990) - Official Trailer
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Frequently asked questions about The Handmaid's Tale
Where can I watch The Handmaid's Tale in the United States?
The Handmaid's Tale is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Handmaid's Tale?
The Handmaid's Tale scores 6.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Handmaid's Tale?
The Handmaid's Tale stars Natasha Richardson, Faye Dunaway, Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth McGovern, and Victoria Tennant. Volker Schlöndorff is the director.
How long is The Handmaid's Tale?
The Handmaid's Tale runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).
When did The Handmaid's Tale come out?
The Handmaid's Tale was released on February 15, 1990.
Which studio made The Handmaid's Tale?
The Handmaid's Tale was produced by Cinecom Entertainment Group, Cinetudes Films, and Neue Bioskop Film in Germany and the United States.
What was the budget for The Handmaid's Tale?
The Handmaid's Tale was made on a budget of $13,000,000.
How much did The Handmaid's Tale make at the box office?
The Handmaid's Tale grossed $4,960,385 worldwide, against a budget of $13,000,000.
What languages is The Handmaid's Tale in?
The Handmaid's Tale is in English, German, and Spanish, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.