Stream Oscar-nominated ‘Hamnet’ before the Academy Awards
Stream Oscar-nominated ‘Hamnet’ before the Academy Awards
The film’s star Jessie Buckley is considered the frontrunner for Best Actress, and her performance is one no film fan will want to miss.
One of the fundamental works of art in the history of the English language was born out of the most profound pain a parent can suffer, the loss of a child. The Oscar-nominated film “Hamnet” tells a fictionalized version of the love story between William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, and how tragedy both threatened to destroy their family, but also led to the creation of “Hamlet.” The film is nominated for eight Oscars and will be available to stream on Friday, March 6. You can catch one of the best films of the year with a subscription to Peacock.
How to watch ‘Hamnet’
- When: Friday, March 6, 2026 at 3:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Peacock
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Peacock.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Hamnet’
When will ‘Hamnet’ be released on Peacock?
“Hamnet” will arrive on Peacock at 3:01 a.m. ET on Friday, March 6. With just a little over one week until the Academy Awards, this release date should give you enough time to make sure that you have the opportunity to stream this heartbreaking masterpiece in time for the ceremony.
Why do we recommend watching ‘Hamnet’ on Peacock?
The answer is very simple, there is no other on-demand streaming service that will provide you with access to stream “Hamnet.” Because the film was distributed by Focus Features, which is owned by NBCUniversal, Peacock is where the film will stream for the foreseeable future.
While “Hamnet” is available to stream from TVOD (transactional video on-demand) marketplaces, renting or buying the film at this point would cost more than subscribing to Peacock. Viewers can watch “Hamnet” starting on the Peacock Premium plan, which costs $11 per month.
Peacock customers also get to stream a large library of TV shows, other movies from Universal, and a huge collection of live sports! Grab a subscription to stream “Hamnet” and other Oscar-nominated films before the ceremony on Sunday, March 15.
Can you stream ‘Hamnet’ for free?
Sadly, Peacock does not offer a free trial to new or returning customers. The cheapest way to stream “Hamnet” is with a subscription to the service’s Premium plan, costing $11 per month or $110 per year.
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Watch a trailer for ‘Hamnet’
What is ‘Hamnet’ about?
The Oscar-nominated film is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Maggie O’Farrell. It takes a fictional look at the love and loss in the relationship between William Shakespeare and his wife. When the two initially meet, Will (played by Paul Mescal) and Agnes (Oscar front-runner Jessie Buckley) fall madly in love. But her free-spirited and mystic connection to nature and her husband’s theatrical ambitions separate them.
With Will in London working on his shows, Agnes is back in Stratford raising their children. But when an unimaginable tragedy strikes, their relationship will be put to the test. The grief that envelops them both will test the fiber of their family, but also inspires the creation of one of the world’s most timeless pieces of literature.
“Hamnet” is currently nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Chloé Zhao, Best Actress for Buckley, Best Adapted Screenplay (for Zhao and O’Farrell), and more.
Hamnet
The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.