The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
The Handmaid's Tale is streaming in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
The verdict
The Handmaid's Tale has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 3,444 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In the UK you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is 6 seasons deep — English drama with a sci-fi & fantasy streak, not one for younger kids. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 on 3,444 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Bruce Miller
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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