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Hamsun

6.819962h 39mMovieDrama

Knut Hamsun is Norway's most famous and admired author. Ever since he was young he has hated the English for the starvation they caused Norway during WWI. When the Germans occupy Norway 9 April 1940 he welcomes them and the protection they…

DirectorJan Troell
WritersJan Troell·Per Olov Enquist
ProducersErik Crone·Lars Kolvig

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 5 other countries

Hamsun isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jan Troell

MSMax von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Knut Hamsun
GNGhita Nørby
Ghita Nørby
Marie Hamsun
AHAnette Hoff
Anette Hoff
Ellinor Hamsun
JCJesper Christensen
Jesper Christensen
Otto Dietrich
ESEdgar Selge
Edgar Selge
Terboven
EJErnst Jacobi
Ernst Jacobi
Adolf Hitler
BTBjørnar Teigen
Bjørnar Teigen
Young soldier
ÅS
Åsa Söderling
FS
Finn Schou
PJPer Jansen
Per Jansen
SOSverre Anker Ousdal
Sverre Anker Ousdal
EHEva von Hanno
Eva von Hanno

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Hamsun — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hamsun?

Hamsun isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada, Denmark and Norway and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Hamsun on Netflix?

No, Hamsun is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Hamsun on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hamsun isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Hamsun for free?

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

Is Hamsun based on a true story?

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