The Scarlet Letter (1995) Parents Guide & Movie Info
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The Scarlet Letter - Family Review

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.

1995 | 135 Minutes

Rated R for violence and sexuality
IMDB: 5.3 ⭐️ Votes: 15,629

Content Warnings

  • Sexual Content
    Moderate
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  • Violence
    Mild
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  • Profanity
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  • Intense Scenes
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