A Midsummer Night's Dream (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1996, A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedy, fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Adrian Noble, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A film adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, based on a popular stage production by the Royal Shakespeare Company. A small boy dreams the play, which unfolds in a surreal landscape of umbrellas and lightbulbs.
Who’s in it. A Midsummer Night's Dream stars Lindsay Duncan as Hippolyta / Titania, Alex Jennings as Theseus / Oberon, Finbar Lynch as Philostrate / Puck and Desmond Barrit as Nick Bottom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Midsummer Night's Dream has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Midsummer Night's Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Midsummer Night's Dream tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Midsummer Night's Dream (1996)?
- In US, A Midsummer Night's Dream is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Midsummer Night's Dream worth watching?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream stars Lindsay Duncan, Alex Jennings, Finbar Lynch, Desmond Barrit and Osheen Jones.
- When was A Midsummer Night's Dream released?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.