Hammett (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1982, Hammett is a thriller and drama film directed by Wim Wenders, running about 98 minutes. “The mystery writer who lived his own stories!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chinatown, San Francisco, 1928. Former private detective Dashiell Hammett, a compulsive drinker with tuberculosis who writes pulp fiction for a living, receives an unexpected visit from an old friend asking for help.
Who’s in it. Hammett stars Frederic Forrest as Hammett, Peter Boyle as Jimmy Ryan, Marilu Henner as Kit Conger / Sue Alabama and Roy Kinnear as English Eddie Hagedorn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hammett has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Darkroom and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hammett page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hammett tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hammett (1982)?
- In US, Hammett is available to stream on Darkroom, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hammett worth watching?
- Hammett holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hammett?
- Hammett stars Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, Roy Kinnear and Lydia Lei.
- When was Hammett released?
- Hammett was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.