Emma Hamilton (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1968, Emma Hamilton is a drama, romance and history film directed by Christian-Jaque, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The Making of a Lady: The Story of Lady Hamilton is a 1968 historical drama film directed by Christian-Jaque and starring Michèle Mercier, Richard Johnson and John Mills.[1] It was based on the novel La San-Felice by Alexandre Dumas and depicts the love affair between Emma Hamilton and Horatio Nelson. It was a co-production between Italy, West Germany, France and the United States.
Who’s in it. Emma Hamilton stars Michèle Mercier as Emma Lyon-Hamilton, Richard Johnson as Horatio Nelson, John Mills as Lord William Hamilton and Harald Leipnitz as Harry Featherstone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Emma Hamilton has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emma Hamilton page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emma Hamilton tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emma Hamilton (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Emma Hamilton change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Emma Hamilton worth watching?
- Emma Hamilton holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emma Hamilton?
- Emma Hamilton stars Michèle Mercier, Richard Johnson, John Mills, Harald Leipnitz and Claudio Undari.
- When was Emma Hamilton released?
- Emma Hamilton was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.