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Hamnet

7.720252h 5mPGMovieDramaRomance

The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

DirectorChloé Zhao
WritersChloé Zhao·Maggie O'Farrell
ProducersPippa Harris·Liza Marshall

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with Ads
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Chloé Zhao

JBJessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley
Agnes
PMPaul Mescal
Paul Mescal
Will
EWEmily Watson
Emily Watson
Mary
JAJoe Alwyn
Joe Alwyn
Bartholomew
JJJacobi Jupe
Jacobi Jupe
Hamnet
NJNoah Jupe
Noah Jupe
Hamlet
OLOlivia Lynes
Olivia Lynes
Judith
JMJustine Mitchell
Justine Mitchell
Joan
DWDavid Wilmot
David Wilmot
John
LHLouisa Harland
Louisa Harland
Rowan
FHFreya Hannan-Mills
Freya Hannan-Mills
Eliza
BBBodhi Rae Breathnach
Bodhi Rae Breathnach
Susanna

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Hamnet — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hamnet?

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

Is Hamnet on Netflix?

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

Is Hamnet on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Hamnet for free?

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

Is Hamnet based on a true story?

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