A Midsummer Night's Dream (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1968, A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Peter Hall, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Peter Hall's film adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, filmed in and around an English country house and starring actors from the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Who’s in it. A Midsummer Night's Dream stars Derek Godfrey as Theseus, Barbara Jefford as Hippolyta, Helen Mirren as Hermia and David Warner as Lysander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, A Midsummer Night's Dream has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 (1968)?
- In US, A Midsummer Night's Dream is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy 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 Derek Godfrey, Barbara Jefford, Helen Mirren, David Warner and Michael Jayston.
- When was A Midsummer Night's Dream released?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.