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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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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jan Troell

Max von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Knut Hamsun
Ghita Nørby
Ghita Nørby
Marie Hamsun
Anette Hoff
Anette Hoff
Ellinor Hamsun
Jesper Christensen
Jesper Christensen
Otto Dietrich
Edgar Selge
Edgar Selge
Terboven
Ernst Jacobi
Ernst Jacobi
Adolf Hitler
Bjørnar Teigen
Bjørnar Teigen
Young soldier
Åsa Söderling
Åsa Söderling
Finn Schou
Finn Schou
Per Jansen
Per Jansen
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Eva von Hanno
Eva von Hanno

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Hamsun — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hamsun?

Hamsun is streaming on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hamsun on Netflix?

No, Hamsun is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Philo and YouTube TV.

Is Hamsun on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hamsun isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Philo and YouTube TV instead.

Where can I watch Hamsun for free?

Hamsun is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

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).