Movie

Hammett

“He created "The Maltese Falcon," "Sam Spade" and "The Thin Man." But he didn't write this mystery thriller...he lived it.”

★ 6.3(77)19821h 38m

Drama Thriller

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Hammett is streaming on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

Where to watch Hammett

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Wim Wenders
Release date: 1982-06-09
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Zoetrope

Hammett — trailer

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 Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booksan francisco, californiachinatownhistorical figurefemme fataleneo-noir1920scrime fiction writersemi-fiction

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hammett in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Hammett on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Hammett on Netflix?+

Hammett is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+.

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.