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The Scarlet Pimpernel

1982Movie2 h 22 minPG

RomanceTV Movie
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–89%
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–89%

Summary

During the French Revolution, a mysterious English nobleman known only as The Scarlet Pimpernel (a humble wayside flower), snatches French aristos from the jaws of the guillotine, while posing as the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney in society.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Clive Donner
Written by
Baroness Emmuska Orczy
Produced by
David Conroy
Music by
Nick Bicât

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 9, 1982 · 2 h 22 min · PG

Released
November 9, 1982
Runtime
2 h 22 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Romance, TV Movie, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

"Pimpernel" Smith, Adaptation Name Change, The Scarlet Pimpernel +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Scarlet Pimpernel?"

Questions about The Scarlet Pimpernel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Scarlet Pimpernel?

KanopyAcorn TVAcornTVIndieFlixPlexFawesomeIndieFlix Shorts

In the United States, The Scarlet Pimpernel streams on Acorn TV, AcornTV, IndieFlix, and IndieFlix Shorts, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is The Scarlet Pimpernel worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.6).

Is The Scarlet Pimpernel okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Scarlet Pimpernel good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.