Another 2025 Best Picture nominee is now available for streaming at home.
“Hamnet,” directed by Chloé Zhao and a recipient of the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture or Best Drama, can be rented or purchased on platforms like Prime Video.
This film, highly praised by critics, draws from the novel by Maggie O’Farrell, who co-wrote the Oscar-nominated screenplay with Zhao. “Hamnet” explores the family dynamics of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes, particularly in the wake of a sudden tragedy and its influence on “Hamlet,” one of Shakespeare’s most renowned works.
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley portray the Shakespeares. Buckley received an Oscar nomination for her role, adding to her accolades, which already include wins from the Broadcast Critics Association and the Golden Globe in January. “Hamnet” was also one of eight films nominated for Best Picture and Best Director.
Entertainment critic Johnny Okresinski praised “Hamnet,” giving it four stars and labeling it “one of the year’s most intense films.”
“Hamnet” Release Date
If you’re interested, “Hamnet” is currently streaming on demand on platforms including Prime Video. The film officially became available for digital release on February 3rd.
How to Watch “Hamnet” on Prime Video
You can buy “Hamnet” on Prime Video for $29.99 or rent it for $24.99. A paid Amazon Prime membership isn’t necessary; a free Amazon account suffices, allowing you to watch it at your convenience.
If you opt for the rental, you’ll have a 30-day window to start watching after your purchase, and then 48 hours to complete the film once you hit play.
“Hamnet” DVD and 4K Release Date
While streaming “Hamnet” is convenient, some people might prefer a physical version. There’s always the chance of losing digital access, and a disc provides a tangible way to own a movie. The film will be available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD starting March 3rd, but pre-orders are open on Amazon for those who want to ensure they receive it on release day.
Check Out the Trailer for “Hamnet”
“Hamnet” Cast Guide
- Jessie Buckley: Agnes (Hathaway) Shakespeare, William’s wife
- Paul Mescal: William Shakespeare, Agnes’s husband
- Emily Watson: Mary Shakespeare, William’s mother
- Joe Alwyn: Bartholomew Hathaway, Agnes’s younger brother
- Jacobi Jupe: Hamnet Shakespeare, William and Agnes’s son, twin of Judith
- Olivia Lines: Judith Shakespeare, second daughter of William and Agnes, twin of Hamnet
- Justin Mitchell: Joan Hathaway, Agnes’ stepmother
- David Wilmot: John Shakespeare, William’s father
- Bodhi Ray Breathnack: Susannah Shakespeare, William and Agnes’s eldest daughter
- Noah Jupe: Hamlet in “Hamlet”
