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Hobson's Choice

7.419541h 48mNRMovieComedyDramaRomance

A widower refuses to let his three daughters marry in order to avoid paying settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.

DirectorDavid Lean
WritersDavid Lean·Wynyard Browne
ProducerDavid Lean

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 31 other countries

Hobson's Choice isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada and 27 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by David Lean

CLCharles Laughton
Charles Laughton
Henry Horatio Hobson
JMJohn Mills
John Mills
William Mossop
BBBrenda De Banzie
Brenda De Banzie
Maggie Hobson
DADaphne Anderson
Daphne Anderson
Alice Hobson
PSPrunella Scales
Prunella Scales
Vicky Hobson
RWRichard Wattis
Richard Wattis
Albert Prosser
DBDerek Blomfield
Derek Blomfield
Freddy Beenstock
HHHelen Haye
Helen Haye
Mrs. Hepworth
JTJoseph Tomelty
Joseph Tomelty
Jim Heeler
JMJulien Mitchell
Julien Mitchell
Sam Minns
GMGibb McLaughlin
Gibb McLaughlin
Tudsbury
PS
Philip Stainton
Denton

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Hobson's Choice — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hobson's Choice?

Hobson's Choice isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Austria, Belgium and Bulgaria and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Hobson's Choice on Netflix?

No, Hobson's Choice is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Hobson's Choice on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hobson's Choice isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Hobson's Choice for free?

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