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Hammett

6.219821h 38mMovieDramaThriller

Chinatown, San Francisco, 1928. Former private detective Dashiell Hammett, a compulsive drinker with tuberculosis who writes pulp fiction for a living, receives an unexpected visit from an old friend asking for help.

DirectorWim Wenders

WritersDennis O'Flaherty·Ross Thomas

ProducersRonald Colby·Francis Ford Coppola

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Wim Wenders

Frederic Forrest

Frederic Forrest

Peter Boyle

Marilu Henner

Kit Conger / Sue Alabama

Roy Kinnear

English Eddie Hagedorn

Lydia Lei

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

Eli the Taxi Driver

David Patrick Kelly

David Patrick Kelly

R.G. Armstrong

Richard Bradford

Richard Bradford

Detective Bradford

Jack Nance

Michael Chow

Sylvia Sidney

Donaldina Cameron

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Hammett — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hammett?

Hammett is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hammett on Netflix?

No, Hammett is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Hammett on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Hammett is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Hammett for free?

Hammett is available on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.