Moll Flanders
The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit.
1996 • 123 min • Drama · Romance
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 14- 61 Audience · 85 · 100%
Raised in a nunnery after her mother's death, young Moll rebels against an abusive priest and flees to London's dangerous streets. Misfortunes lead her into prostitution, but a kind servant, Hibble, offers hope. She eventually finds love with an artist, seeking a better future.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 6/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Sexual content and prostitution are central themes.
- Some abusive behavior and a priest's misconduct.
- Themes of death, poverty, and hardship.
- Character attempts to take her own life.
What it models well
- Resilience in hardship
- Hope for a better future
- Kindness and loyalty
- Finding love and belonging
Talk about it after
- Life's difficult choices and their consequences
- Societal injustice and poverty
- The importance of empathy and support
- Defining one's own path
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Top billed cast
Director: Pen Densham • Crew: Pen Densham, Pen Densham
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.1/10 (85)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $3,486,578
- IMDb
- tt0117071
