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The Merchant of Venice

6.719531h 42mMovieDrama

A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out…

DirectorPierre Billon
WritersPierre Billon·Louis Ducreux

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Cast · Directed by Pierre Billon

MSMichel Simon
Michel Simon
Shylock
ADAndrée Debar
Andrée Debar
Portia
MSMassimo Serato
Massimo Serato
Antonio
AFArmando Francioli
Armando Francioli
Bassanio
GAGiorgio Albertazzi
Giorgio Albertazzi
Lorenzo
LT
Liliana Tellini
Jessica
OSOlga Solbelli
Olga Solbelli
Bianca
CPClara Auteri Pepe
Clara Auteri Pepe
Nerissa
FBFranco Balducci
Franco Balducci
Ami d'Antonio
NBNerio Bernardi
Nerio Bernardi
Le doge
AC
Alberto Collo
RCRenato De Carmine
Renato De Carmine

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The Merchant of Venice — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Merchant of Venice?

The Merchant of Venice isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Merchant of Venice on Netflix?

No, The Merchant of Venice is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Merchant of Venice on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch The Merchant of Venice for free?

The Merchant of Venice 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 The Merchant of Venice?

The Merchant of Venice hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 30, 1953. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.