Watch The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

Unrated
1969
1 Season
7.7 (1,462)

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders is a captivating adaptation of Daniel Defoe's classic novel, brought to life on screen by FilmRise in 1996. This film intricately explores the tumultuous journey of its titular character, Moll Flanders, a woman of remarkable resilience and cunning, who navigates the socio-economic landscape of 17th-century England. Through a blend of wit, drama, and romance, this adaptation offers a vivid portrayal of Moll's life as she seeks love, wealth, and her own sense of identity amidst the challenges of her era.

Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing England, the narrative unfolds as Moll, played by a talented lead actress, embarks on a path filled with both opportunity and adversity. From a precarious beginning as an orphaned girl to her emergence as a shrewd and resourceful woman, Moll's character is defined by her tenacity and determination to rise above her circumstances. The story resonates with themes of survival, autonomy, and the quest for personal fulfillment, all while critiquing the societal norms that restrict women's roles during the period.

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The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders is a series that ran for 1 seasons (5 episodes) between and on FilmRise

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Seasons

4. Episode 4

October 13, 1996

Fully embracing a life of crime, Moll and her new partner Lucy Driver are eventually tracked down and locked up in Newgate Prison. Facing execution in the place of her birth, it seems like the road has come to a bitter end for Moll - until hope emerges from an unlikely old friend.

4. Episode 4

October 13, 1996

3. Episode 3

October 13, 1996

Moll is head-over-heels for her fifth husband, Jemmy (Daniel Craig, "James Bond"), but she is soon to learn the handsome aristocrat harbors a dark secret.

2. Episode 2

October 13, 1996

Thrice-married Moll Flanders heads for Chatham, after her third husband leaves her, where she marries young sea captain Lemuel Golightly and sets sail for Virginia to meet his mother (Diana Rigg, "Game of Thrones").

1. Episode 1

October 13, 1996

After running away from her adoptive family, young Moll Flanders is taken in by the Mayor of Colchester and raised alongside his two sons - but her relationship with the eldest is decidedly more than fraternal.

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Where to Watch The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders is available for streaming on the FilmRise website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders on demand at Amazon Prime, Tubi TV and Peacock.