Moll Flanders (1996)

The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit.

• Drama
• Romance

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.

Rating

6.1 / 10 (85 votes)

Release date

June 14, 1996

Runtime

2h 03m

Language

English

Director

Pen Densham

Status

Released