I walked into the living room knowing two things: the BAFTA trophy was on my mantel, and the film that earned it was still locked behind pay-per-view. The quiet hit me — you can win awards and still be a few clicks away. If you want to watch Hamnet tonight, you’ll either rent, buy, or wait for the subscription window to open.
Is Hamnet streaming anywhere?
On digital storefronts, Hamnet already shows up as available to rent or buy — not as a free stream. You can purchase or rent the film today on Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google Play, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video; the digital rollout began in early February 2026. ([yahoo.com](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/watch-jessie-buckley-paul-mescals-174500115.html?utm_source=openai))
If you missed it in theaters, renting or buying is the fastest route. The film sits like a weathered letter pressed into a family Bible — intimate, precise, and somehow louder in a small room than it was on a big screen.
Below are current PVOD prices (USD with rounded EUR equivalents):
| Platform | Rent | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Fandango at Home | $19.99 (€17) | $24.99 (€21) |
| YouTube | $19.99 (€17) | $24.99 (€21) |
| Google Play Movies | $19.99 (€17) | $24.99 (€21) |
| Amazon Prime Video | $19.99 (€17) | $24.99 (€21) |
| Apple TV | $19.99 (€17) | $24.99 (€21) |
The dollar-to-euro conversion used above is rounded from the live market rate on February 24, 2026. ([valutafx.com](https://www.valutafx.com/convert/usd-eur?utm_source=openai))
Does Hamnet have a streaming release date?
On industry timelines, Focus Features titles commonly flow to Peacock after their theatrical run. Trade reporting and historical patterns point to a Peacock first-window for this Universal-distributed film sometime in March 2026. ([forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/2025/11/28/when-is-shakespeare-inspired-drama-hamnet-coming-to-streaming/?utm_source=openai))
Is Hamnet on Peacock?
Short answer: not yet on Peacock as of February 24, 2026 — but Peacock is the overwhelmingly likely first SVOD home because Focus/Universal typically routes prestige films there. If you want it without paying PVOD prices, plan for Peacock’s window to open in the coming weeks. ([forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/2025/11/28/when-is-shakespeare-inspired-drama-hamnet-coming-to-streaming/?utm_source=openai))
Can I rent Hamnet on Apple TV, Amazon or YouTube?
Yes. Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango at Home all list the film for rent ($19.99 / €17) or purchase ($24.99 / €21) after the theatrical window. That digital release arrived in early February 2026 for most territories. ([yahoo.com](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/watch-jessie-buckley-paul-mescals-174500115.html?utm_source=openai))
What is Hamnet about?
At screenings and on press tours, audiences keep returning to one image: a small boy who changes two adults’ lives. Hamnet dramatizes the grief of William Shakespeare and his wife (named Agnes here) after the death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet — a loss that the film frames as the emotional spark behind the later play Hamlet. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamnet_%28film%29?utm_source=openai))
Directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao and anchored by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, the film earned strong audience and critical reaction and took home two BAFTAs: Outstanding British Film and Leading Actress for Jessie Buckley. That awards recognition has only made the streaming question louder. ([bafta.org](https://www.bafta.org/media-centre/press-releases/winners-announced-2026-film-awards/?utm_source=openai))
How I would watch it tonight (short playbook)
In my experience, three options get you to the movie quickly: rent for an evening, buy for repeat viewing and extras, or wait for Peacock if you prefer subscription access. Renting at $19.99 (€17) gets you the film immediately; buying at $24.99 (€21) adds permanence and any bundled extras on 4K/Blu-ray arriving in early March 2026. ([yahoo.com](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/watch-jessie-buckley-paul-mescals-174500115.html?utm_source=openai))
If you want the smallest friction: check Apple TV or Amazon on your smart TV, or open the YouTube Movies store on your phone and rent. If you prefer a subscription model, set a calendar reminder for Peacock in March and re-check trade outlets the week before — those windows move, but they rarely vanish.
Brands and platforms involved in this release path include Focus Features, Universal Pictures, Peacock, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, and retailers shipping the March 3, 2026 physical editions. ([yahoo.com](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/watch-jessie-buckley-paul-mescals-174500115.html?utm_source=openai))
The film’s festival run and awards haul mean one thing: the streaming window will be watched as closely as opening night reviews. The streaming shore is close — are you going to pay to cross it tonight, or wait for Peacock’s tide to reveal the view? ?