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The Scarlet Pimpernel

“Match courage with courage... meet cunning with cunning!”

★ 7.0(71)19341h 37m

The Scarlet Pimpernel is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, FlixFling and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Harold Young
Release date: 1934-12-20
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: London Films Productions

The Scarlet Pimpernel — trailer

About The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel is a 1934 movie in the Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Harold Young, starring Leslie Howard, Merle Oberon and Raymond Massey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 71 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Scarlet Pimpernel in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

18th century English aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life. He appears to be merely the effete aristocrat, but in reality is part of an underground effort to free French nobles from Robespierre's Reign of Terror.

Cast

Leslie Howard

Sir Percy Blakeney / The Scarlet Pimpernel

Merle Oberon

Lady Marguerite Blakeney

Raymond Massey

Chauvelin

Nigel Bruce

The Prince of Wales

Bramwell Fletcher

The Priest

Anthony Bushell

Sir Andrew Ffoulkes

Joan Gardner

Suzanne de Tournay

Walter Rilla

Armand St. Just

Mabel Terry-Lewis

Countess de Tournay

O.B. Clarence

Count de Tournay

Ernest Milton

Robespierre

Edmund Breon

Col. Winterbottom

Themes & keywords

husband wife relationshipdouble lifesecret identityfrench revolutionguillotinedandyaristocrat18th centurytroubled marriagescarlet pimpernelreign of terrorfop

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Scarlet Pimpernel in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Scarlet Pimpernel on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, FlixFling and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling.

Is The Scarlet Pimpernel on Netflix?+

The Scarlet Pimpernel is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, FlixFling and HBO Max.

How long is The Scarlet Pimpernel?+

The Scarlet Pimpernel has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Scarlet Pimpernel?+

The Scarlet Pimpernel stars Leslie Howard, Merle Oberon, Raymond Massey, Nigel Bruce and Bramwell Fletcher.

When did The Scarlet Pimpernel come out?+

The Scarlet Pimpernel is a 1934 movie directed by Harold Young.

What genre is The Scarlet Pimpernel?+

The Scarlet Pimpernel is Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed The Scarlet Pimpernel?+

The Scarlet Pimpernel was directed by Harold Young.