The Scarlet Letter (1995)
Top Billed Cast
The Scarlet Letter (1995)
Certified Cringeworthy
100.0% Audience Cringe Score (6 votes)*
Sex Scene
YES
Nudity
NO
Sexual Violence
NO
We've determined The Scarlet Letter is NOT SAFE to watch with parents or kids.
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Plot Summary
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Scarlet Letter have nudity or sex scenes?
Yes, The Scarlet Letter contains sex scenes.
Can I watch The Scarlet Letter with my parents or kids?
No, The Scarlet Letter is not safe to watch with your parents or kids because it contains sex scenes.
Is The Scarlet Letter appropriate for kids?
No, The Scarlet Letter is not appropriate for kids because it contains sex scenes.
* 100.0% of CringeMDB users flagged the content of The Scarlet Letter as being inappropriate for children to watch with their parents because of either of a nude scene, a sex scene, or a scene depicting rape or sexual violence.
Top Billed Cast
Demi Moore
...as Hester Prynne
Gary Oldman
...as Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale
Robert Duvall
...as Roger Chillingworth
Lisa Andoh
...as Mituba
Edward Hardwicke
...as Gov. John Bellingham
Robert Prosky
...as Horace Stonehall
