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Bequest to the Nation

6.519731h 58mMovieDramaHistory

Set before the Battle of Trafalgar, this is the story of relationship between Admiral Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton during the Napoleonic Wars.

DirectorJames Cellan Jones
WriterTerence Rattigan
ProducerHal B. Wallis

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Cast · Directed by James Cellan Jones

GJGlenda Jackson
Glenda Jackson
Lady Hamilton
PFPeter Finch
Peter Finch
Adm. Lord Horatio Nelson
MJMichael Jayston
Michael Jayston
Capt. Hardy
AQAnthony Quayle
Anthony Quayle
Lord Minto
MLMargaret Leighton
Margaret Leighton
Lady Frances Nelson
DGDominic Guard
Dominic Guard
Master George Matcham
NSNigel Stock
Nigel Stock
George Matcham
BLBarbara Leigh-Hunt
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Catherine "Catty" Matcham
RCRoland Culver
Roland Culver
Lord Barham
RMRichard Mathews
Richard Mathews
Rev. William Nelson
LA
Liz Ashley
Sarah Nelson
JNJohn Nolan
John Nolan
Capt. Blackwood

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Bequest to the Nation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bequest to the Nation?

Bequest to the Nation isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Bequest to the Nation on Netflix?

No, Bequest to the Nation is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Bequest to the Nation on Amazon Prime Video?

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Bequest to the Nation isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Bequest to the Nation?

Bequest to the Nation hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 6, 1973. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Bequest to the Nation based on a true story?

Yes — Bequest to the Nation is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).