A Midsummer Night's Dream (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2016, A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedy, fantasy, romance and tv movie film directed by David Kerr, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. At the tyrannical court of Athens, pitiless dictator Theseus plans his wedding to Hippolyta, a prisoner of war, while young Hermia is sentenced to death by her own father for loving the wrong man. Meanwhile, in the town below, an amateur theatre group rehearses. And beyond Athens, in the wild woods, dark forces are stirring...

Who’s in it. A Midsummer Night's Dream stars John Hannah as Theseus, Nonso Anozie as Oberon, Matt Lucas as Bottom and Maxine Peake as Titania, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 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, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Marquee TV Amazon Channel. 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 (2016)?
In US, A Midsummer Night's Dream is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
A Midsummer Night's Dream stars John Hannah, Nonso Anozie, Matt Lucas, Maxine Peake and Eleanor Matsuura.
When was A Midsummer Night's Dream released?
A Midsummer Night's Dream was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.