The Handmaid's Tale (1990)
A haunting tale of sexuality in a country gone wrong.
In a dystopian, polluted right-wing religious tyranny, a young woman is put in sexual slavery on account of her now rare fertility.
Director: Volker Schlöndorff
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: February 15, 1990
Cast
- Natasha Richardson - Kate
- Faye Dunaway - Serena Joy
- Aidan Quinn - Nick
- Elizabeth McGovern - Moira
- Victoria Tennant - Aunt Lydia
- Robert Duvall - Commander
- Blanche Baker - Ofglen
- Traci Lind - Ofwarren / Janine
- Zoey Wilson - Aunt Helena
- Kathryn Doby - Aunt Elizabeth
Screenplay
- Harold Pinter (Screenplay)
- Margaret Atwood (Novel)
Music: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Cinematography: Igor Luther
Editing: David Ray
Production: Cinecom Entertainment Group, Cinetudes Films, Neue Bioskop Film
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch, Español
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en
Themes
Dystopian Societal Collapse, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Visions of Future and Technology, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Nihilistic visions of Future
Keywords
rebellion, future, canada, rape, based on novel or book, escape, paranoia, dystopia, slavery, sexism, surrogate mother, feminist, religious fundamentalism, misogyny, impregnation
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Handmaid's Tale about?
- In a dystopian, polluted right-wing religious tyranny, a young woman is put in sexual slavery on account of her now rare fertility.
- Who directed The Handmaid's Tale?
- The Handmaid's Tale was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
- Who stars in The Handmaid's Tale?
- The Handmaid's Tale stars Natasha Richardson, Faye Dunaway, Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth McGovern, Victoria Tennant, Robert Duvall.
- How long is The Handmaid's Tale?
- The Handmaid's Tale has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Handmaid's Tale?
- The Handmaid's Tale is a Drama, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of The Handmaid's Tale?
- The Handmaid's Tale had a budget of $13M.
- How much did The Handmaid's Tale gross?
- The Handmaid's Tale grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was The Handmaid's Tale produced?
- The Handmaid's Tale was produced in Germany, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Handmaid's Tale?
- The themes of The Handmaid's Tale include: Dystopian Societal Collapse, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Visions of Future and Technology, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Nihilistic visions of Future.