Moll Flanders

Moll Flanders has built a devoted following in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV among viewers who want their romance taken seriously. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Robin Wright's performance makes the emotional stakes feel real, not manufactured. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

There is a reason Moll Flanders keeps coming up in conversation. The chemistry between the leads is the engine that drives everything, and Moll Flanders makes sure it fires. 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. Robin Wright and Morgan Freeman lead a cast that earns the romance rather than assuming it. Moll Flanders came out in 1996. Romance lives or dies on chemistry, and Moll Flanders has it in the cast combination that the writers chose to put at the centre of everything. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For anyone who wants romantic drama that respects their intelligence, Moll Flanders is a strong recommendation. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Robin Wright carries the emotional throughline with real conviction. You will have strong feelings about it by the finale.

Moll Flanders was released in 1996, directed by Pen Densham. The full 123-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.