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The Scarlet Letter

“When intimacy is forbidden and passion is a sin, love is the most defiant crime of all.”

★ 6.1(529)19952h 15m

The Scarlet Letter is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Roland Joffé
Release date: 1995-10-13
Runtime: 2h 15m
Language: English
Box office: $10,382,407
Budget: $50,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Cinergi Pictures

The Scarlet Letter — trailer

About The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter is a 1995 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Roland Joffé, starring Demi Moore, Gary Oldman and Robert Duvall. It has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 529 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Scarlet Letter in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Demi Moore

Hester Prynne

Gary Oldman

Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale

Robert Duvall

Roger Chillingworth

Lisa Andoh

Mituba

Edward Hardwicke

Gov. John Bellingham

Robert Prosky

Horace Stonehall

Roy Dotrice

Rev. Thomas Cheever

Joan Plowright

Harriet Hibbons

Malcolm Storry

Maj. Dunsmuir

James Bearden

Goodman Mortimer

Larissa Laskin

Goody Mortimer

Amy Wright

Goody Gotwick

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookboston, massachusettspregnancywitch burningpuritanperiod dramaextramarital affair17th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Scarlet Letter in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Scarlet Letter is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Scarlet Letter on Netflix?+

The Scarlet Letter is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Scarlet Letter?+

The Scarlet Letter has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

Who stars in The Scarlet Letter?+

The Scarlet Letter stars Demi Moore, Gary Oldman, Robert Duvall, Lisa Andoh and Edward Hardwicke.

When did The Scarlet Letter come out?+

The Scarlet Letter is a 1995 movie directed by Roland Joffé.

What genre is The Scarlet Letter?+

The Scarlet Letter is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Scarlet Letter?+

The Scarlet Letter was directed by Roland Joffé.