The Scarlet Letter (1995)

5.3R135 minDirector: Roland Joffé

1995 film by Roland Joffé

The Scarlet Letter is a 1995 American romantic historical drama film directed by Roland Joffé, based on the 1850 novel of the same name by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The film stars Demi Moore, Gary Oldman, and Robert Duvall, and was produced by Roland Joffé and Andrew G. Vajna.

The Scarlet Letter was released in the United States on October 13, 1995, by Buena Vista Pictures.

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What is The Scarlet Letter about?
The Scarlet Letter (1995) — In 1666 in the Massachusetts Bay colony, Puritans and the Algonquian have an uneasy truce. Hester Prynne (Demi Moore) arrives from England, seeking independence. Awaiting her husband, she establishes independence, fixing up a house, befriending Quakers and other outsiders. Passio
Is The Scarlet Letter based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Scarlet Letter scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.