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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

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CineverseCineverse
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by 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 is streaming on Cineverse in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hamsun on Netflix?

No, Hamsun is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Cineverse.

Is Hamsun on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hamsun isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Cineverse instead.

Where can I watch Hamsun for free?

Hamsun is available to stream free (with ads) on Cineverse in Canada.

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).