The Hammer (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2023, The Hammer is a drama and crime film directed by Jeff Beesley, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. After a judge passes away under suspicious circumstances, Kim Wheeler finds herself covering a circuit that stretches between Las Vegas and Reno — a rugged, often desolate area where anything and everything can happen. Kim Wheeler, an attorney who is appointed as a judge for Nevada's 5th district after the former judge's death. As the investigation into the death intensifies, Kim's sister, who runs the local brothel, becomes the prime suspect.
Who’s in it. The Hammer stars Reba McEntire as Kim Wheeler, Melissa Peterman as Kris, Rex Linn as Bart Crawford and Jill Morrison as Jo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Hammer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel and Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Plex. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hammer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hammer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hammer (2023)?
- In US, The Hammer is available to stream on Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel and Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Plex. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hammer worth watching?
- The Hammer holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hammer?
- The Hammer stars Reba McEntire, Melissa Peterman, Rex Linn, Jill Morrison and Matty Finochio.
- When was The Hammer released?
- The Hammer was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.