MyCinema has not rated Hammett for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated PG in the United States.

Where can I watch Hammett in the US?

Hammett streams on Darkroom, is free on Fawesome, YOW.tv, YouTube Free, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

Hammett runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Is Hammett suitable for kids?

Hammett is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

TMDB19821h 38mDrama / Thriller

Hammett

Name: Hammett
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1982-06-09
Duration: 98 min

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 81 votes

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Availability in the US

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Hammett at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 38m

At 1h 38m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

1 subscription · 6 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Darkroom. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, YOW.tv, YouTube Free, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 81 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Hammett tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 38m.
It is included with Darkroom in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 81 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Hammett

Is Hammett scary?: MyCinema has not rated Hammett for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch Hammett in the US?: Hammett streams on Darkroom, is free on Fawesome, YOW.tv, YouTube Free, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Hammett?: Hammett runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Is Hammett suitable for kids?: Hammett is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.