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Moll Flanders

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1996 | 123 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

The daughter of a thief, young Moll is placed in the care of a nunnery after the execution of her mother. However, the actions of an abusive priest lead Moll to rebel as a teenager, escaping to the dangerous streets of London. Further misfortunes drive her to accept a job as a prostitute from the conniving Mrs. Allworthy. It is there that Moll first meets Hibble, who is working as Allworthy's servant but takes a special interest in the young woman's well-being. With his help, she retains hope for the future, ultimately falling in love with an unconventional artist who promises the possibility of romantic happiness.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    46% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 32K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Pen Densham

  • Robin WrightMoll Flanders
  • Morgan FreemanHibble
  • Stockard ChanningMrs. Allworthy
  • John LynchFielding
  • Brenda Frickermadame Mazzawatty
  • Geraldine JamesEdna
  • Jim Sheridanle prêtre
  • Cathy MurphyPolly
  • Maria Doyle KennedyAlice
  • Jeremy BrettArtist's Father