Where to watch Hammett(1982)
In the United States, Hammett is available to stream on Darkroom. It's also free on YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Hammett
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Plex
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Fawesome
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YOW.tv
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Fandango At Home
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- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Hammett plot summary
He created "The Maltese Falcon," "Sam Spade" and "The Thin Man." But he didn't write this mystery thriller...he lived it.
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.
Details
- Release date
- June 9, 1982
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Directed by
- Wim Wenders
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.2 / 10 · 81 votes
Hammett trailer
Cast
Frederic ForrestHammett
Peter BoyleJimmy Ryan
Marilu HennerKit Conger / Sue Alabama
Roy KinnearEnglish Eddie Hagedorn
Lydia LeiCrystal Ling
Elisha Cook Jr.Eli the Taxi Driver
David Patrick KellyThe Punk
R.G. ArmstrongLt. O'Mara
Richard BradfordDetective Bradford
Jack NanceGary Salt
FAQ
Where can I watch Hammett?
In the United States, Hammett is available to stream on Darkroom. It's also free on YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Hammett?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Hammett?
Hammett runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
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