Where to Watch The Handmaid's Tale (1990) in the US

What it's about

In a future dystopian land (formerly the United States of America), the story tells of Kate, a "handmaid". Kate is a criminal, guilty of the crime of trying to escape and sentenced to become a Handmaid. Handmaids' sole function is to bear the children of influential men whose wives (like most women) have been rendered infertile due to pollution. After rigorous group training by "Aunt" Lydia ("Aunts" train and discipline handmaids) in the proper way to behave, Kate is assigned as Handmaid to the Commander. Kate is attracted to Nick, the Commander's chauffeur. At the same time, a resistance movement begins to challenge the regime.

Cast and crew

Director

Volker Schlöndorff

Writer

Margaret Atwood, Harold Pinter

Starring

Natasha Richardson, Faye Dunaway, Aidan Quinn

Details

Release date

Mar 9, 1990

Language

English

Country

United States, Germany

Box office

$4,960,385

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

Where to Watch The Handmaid's Tale (1990) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Handmaid's Tale in the United States?

The Handmaid's Tale is available free with a participating library card, to rent, or to buy in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store. Buy the movie on Prime Video.

Can I stream The Handmaid's Tale or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store. Buy the movie on Prime Video.

Can I watch The Handmaid's Tale for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla.