The Best Actress category at the Oscars is usually very competitive. However, even with a strong group of nominees and some amazing performances that weren’t even recognized, this year’s race feels decided already.
Jessie Buckley’s performance in Chloë Zhao’s Hamnet has been widely praised by critics, and she’s already won several awards leading up to the Academy Awards in mid-March. Most experts believe she is a strong favorite to win the Oscar.
The moving film, adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, has received eight nominations overall, including nods for best director (Zhao) and best picture. However, many were surprised that Paul Mescal wasn’t nominated for best supporting actor.
Wondering what everyone is talking about? If you haven’t seen it yet and want to decide if it’s worth the buzz – and the emotional reaction people are having – before the Oscars, here’s everything you need to know about how to watch it.
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How to watch Hamnet – is it streaming?
Good news! You can now watch Hamnet at home, starting Tuesday, February 3rd. It’s available to rent or buy on streaming platforms like Prime Video, Google Play, Apple TV, and YouTube. Rentals cost £15.99, and you can purchase the film for £19.99.
If the price seems high, it’s currently unknown whether or when the movie will be available on streaming services.
Universal movies usually become available on NOW and Sky Cinema eventually, but it will likely be several months after their theatrical release – typically around six to seven months. We’ll update this page if we learn about an earlier streaming date.
You can still see the movie in theaters! It’s been a month since its release in the UK, but it’s still playing in many cinemas nationwide, and will likely continue to be shown as awards season progresses. Check your local cinema listings to see if it’s playing near you.
What is Hamnet about?
The play Hamnet is inspired by Maggie O’Farrell’s novel of the same name. The novel reimagines the real-life story of William Shakespeare’s son, Hamnet, and explores how his death might have influenced Shakespeare’s most famous plays.
William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, were overjoyed when their son, Hamnet, was born. Sadly, Hamnet died as a young boy, and this heartbreaking loss went on to inspire Shakespeare’s famous play, Hamlet.
Hamnet cast: who stars with Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal?
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal lead the cast as Agnes and William Shakespeare, respectively, and the film also features a number of other talented actors.
Young actor Jacobi Jupe is receiving a lot of praise for his leading performance. His older brother, Noah Jupe, also appears in the film, playing the role of Hamlet in a play-within-a-movie – a short but impactful scene.
The show also features important parts played by Joe Alwyn and Emily Watson. Here’s a list of the main actors and actresses:
- Jessie Buckley as Agnes Shakespeare (Faith Delaney as young Agnes)
- Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare
- Emily Watson as Mary Shakespeare
- Joe Alwyn as Bartholomew Hathaway (Smylie Bradwell as young Bartholomew)
- Jacobi Jupe as Hamnet Shakespeare
- Olivia Lynes as Judith Shakespeare
- Justine Mitchell as Joan Hathaway
- David Wilmot as John Shakespeare
- Bodhi Rae Breathnach as Susanna Shakespeare
- Freya Hannan-Mills as Eliza Shakespeare
- James Skinner as Gilbert Shakespeare
- Elliot Baxter as Richard Shakespeare
- Dainton Anderson as Edmond Shakespeare
- Louisa Harland as Rowan Hathaway
- Noah Jupe as the actor who plays Hamlet in Hamlet
Hamnet trailer
Still on the fence about whether to watch it? The trailer below might help you make up your mind.
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Patrick Cremona is a Senior Film Writer for TopMob, covering new movies in theaters and on streaming services. He’s been with the site since October 2019, and during that time has interviewed many famous actors and reviewed all kinds of films.
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