The Handmaid's Tale
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The Handmaid's Tale

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.

Drama
Science Fiction

Why watch this

In a dystopian, polluted right-wing religious tyranny, a young woman is put in sexual slavery on account of her now rare fertility.

Released February 15, 1990

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
274
Seasons
-

Top cast

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Natasha Richardson

Natasha Richardson

Kate

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Serena Joy

Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn

Nick

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Moira

Victoria Tennant

Victoria Tennant

Aunt Lydia

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Commander

Blanche Baker

Blanche Baker

Ofglen

Traci Lind

Traci Lind

Ofwarren / Janine

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