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Hobson's Choice

7.419541h 48mNRMovieComedyDramaRomance

A widower refuses to let his three daughters marry in order to avoid paying settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.

DirectorDavid Lean
WritersDavid Lean·Wynyard Browne
ProducerDavid Lean

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Cast · Directed by David Lean

CLCharles Laughton
Charles Laughton
Henry Horatio Hobson
JMJohn Mills
John Mills
William Mossop
BBBrenda De Banzie
Brenda De Banzie
Maggie Hobson
DADaphne Anderson
Daphne Anderson
Alice Hobson
PSPrunella Scales
Prunella Scales
Vicky Hobson
RWRichard Wattis
Richard Wattis
Albert Prosser
DBDerek Blomfield
Derek Blomfield
Freddy Beenstock
HHHelen Haye
Helen Haye
Mrs. Hepworth
JTJoseph Tomelty
Joseph Tomelty
Jim Heeler
JMJulien Mitchell
Julien Mitchell
Sam Minns
GMGibb McLaughlin
Gibb McLaughlin
Tudsbury
PS
Philip Stainton
Denton

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Hobson's Choice — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hobson's Choice?

Hobson's Choice is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel and Shout! Factory in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hobson's Choice on Netflix?

No, Hobson's Choice is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.

Is Hobson's Choice on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hobson's Choice isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on HBO Max and Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Hobson's Choice for free?

Hobson's Choice is available to stream free (with ads) on Pluto TV and Shout! Factory TV in United States.