Which actress played Kate/Offred in the 1990 film?

Natasha Richardson played Kate, also known as Offred, in the 1990 film adaptation of *The Handmaid's Tale*.

Richardson's character begins the film as Kate, a woman attempting to escape with her husband and daughter. After being captured by Gilead, she is assigned to the Commander's household and renamed Offred, meaning she is placed under the authority of Fred.

The casting reflects one of the film's major differences from Margaret Atwood's novel, where the narrator's personal name is not revealed. The movie gives its protagonist a specific identity and follows her resistance, pregnancy, and escape more directly.

Richardson appeared alongside Robert Duvall as the Commander, Faye Dunaway as Serena Joy, and Aidan Quinn as Nick. She later received the 1990 Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actress, with her performance in this film among the work recognized.