Where to watch Hammett in Canada
Hammett is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 31 May 2026.
About Hammett
Hammett is a 1982 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Wim Wenders, starring Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle and Marilu Henner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 77 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hammett in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Hammett trailer
Overview
Chinatown, San Francisco, 1928. Former private detective Dashiell Hammett, a compulsive drinker with tuberculosis who writes pulp fiction for a living, receives an unexpected visit from an old friend asking for help.
Top cast
Frederic Forrest
Hammett
Peter Boyle
Jimmy Ryan
Marilu Henner
Kit Conger / Sue Alabama
Roy Kinnear
English Eddie Hagedorn
Lydia Lei
Crystal Ling
Elisha Cook Jr.
Eli the Taxi Driver
David Patrick Kelly
The Punk
R.G. Armstrong
Lt. O'Mara
Richard Bradford
Detective Bradford
Jack Nance
Gary Salt
Michael Chow
Fong Wei Tau
Sylvia Sidney
Donaldina Cameron
Elmer Kline
Doc Fallon
Royal Dano
Pops
Samuel Fuller
Old Man in Pool Hall
Lloyd Kino
Barber
Fox Harris
Frank the News Vendor
Rose Wong
Chinese Laundress
Liz Roberson
Lady in the Library
Jean-François Ferreol
French Sailor
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Hammett in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Hammett on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Hammett on Netflix?+
Hammett is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Hammett?+
Hammett has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Who stars in Hammett?+
Hammett stars Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, Roy Kinnear and Lydia Lei.
When did Hammett come out?+
Hammett is a 1982 movie directed by Wim Wenders.
What genre is Hammett?+
Hammett is Drama and Thriller film.
Who directed Hammett?+
Hammett was directed by Wim Wenders.
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