How to stream Hamnet after Jessie Buckley's 2026 Oscar win
Jessica Moore- The historical drama "Hamnet" is a contender at the 98th Academy Awards with eight nominations.
- The film tells a fictionalized story of William Shakespeare's family and the loss of their son.
- "Hamnet" will be available to stream exclusively on Peacock starting March 6.
- Viewers can also rent or purchase the movie on Prime Video.
"Hamnet" will go down as one of this decade's most celebrated historical-fiction dramas, and was rewarded as such at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15âwith Jessie Buckley winning the Oscar for Best Actress for her emotional work as Agnes in "Hamnet."
Directed by ChloeÌ Zhao, "Hamnet" tells the fictionalized story of William Shakespeare's family, focusing on his wife, Agnes, historically known as Anne Hathaway, and the devastating loss of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet, to the plague in 1596.
If you're hoping to watch the acclaimed (and now, Academy Award-winning) film from home, you have options. As of March, "Hamnet" is still playing in select theaters and the film is now available to stream exclusively on Peacock. The film is also currently available to rent or purchase on Prime Video.
How to watch Hamnet on Peacock and Prime Video
To watch "Hamnet," you'll need a Peacock or Prime Video subscription to be able to stream, rent or buy. Both popular streaming services offer multiple ways to subscribe, including different tiers and bundle options.
Peacock offers three main tired subscriptions: Select ($7.99/month, limited content with ads), Premium ($10.99/month, full content with ads) and Premium Plus ($16.99/month, ad-free with downloads). Meanwhile, Prime Video has full Amazon Prime ($14.99/month), a standalone Prime Video-only plan ($8.99/month) and discounted rates for students ($7.49/month).
How many Oscar nominations did Hamnet get?
Hamnet earned a total of eight Oscars nominations, with Buckley taking home the golden statuette for Best Actress for her work in the film.
Hamnet Oscar nominations list
- Best Picture
- Best Actress, Jessie Buckley
- Best Director, ChloeÌ Zhao
- Best Adapted Screenplay
- Best Casting
- Best Original Score
- Best Costume Design
- Best Production Design
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When are the Oscars 2026?
The 2026 Oscars will take place Sunday, March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The Oscars air live on ABC and Hulu (7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT).
Who is hosting the Oscars 2026?
The Oscars will be emceed by former late-night host Conan O'Brien, marking his second consecutive year as host.
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