Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Hamnet to Stream on Lionsgate Play in India
Hamnet is a movie about William Shakespeare’s family, especially his wife Agnes and their son Hamnet.
The film shows how they deal with grief after Hamnet dies.
Jessie Buckley plays Agnes and won an Oscar for her role.
The movie was first shown at a film festival in August 2025, then released in theaters in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. It will be available to watch on the Lionsgate Play streaming service in India starting 7 August 2025.
The director, Chloé Zhao, worked with the author of the book to write the story.
The film has received many awards and nominations, including eight at the Oscars.
Hamnet will debut on Lionsgate Play in India on 7 August 2025.
The film stars Jessie Buckley as Agnes Shakespeare and Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare.
It premiered at Telluride 2025, had limited U.S./Canada release in November, and UK release in January 2026.
Buckley won the Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the first Irish performer to do so.
The film received eight nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
- Who
- Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and director Chloé Zhao
- What
- The film "Hamnet" about Shakespeare’s family life and grief
- When
- OTT release on 7 August 2025; premiered at Telluride August 2025; US/Canada limited release November 2025; UK release January 2026
- Where
- India (Lionsgate Play), United States, Canada, United Kingdom
- Why
- To bring Shakespeare’s family story to audiences and explore the emotional impact of loss
- Title
- Hamnet
- Director
- Chloé Zhao
- India OTT Release
- 7 August 2025
- Platform
- Lionsgate Play
- Academy Award Winner
- Jessie Buckley – Best Actress