---
title: "Hampstead"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hampstead-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 441728
imdb_id: "tt5153236"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 224
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Hampstead (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hampstead-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Hampstead (2017).
Genre: Comedy-drama [2], Comedy and Romance [1].
Director: Joel Hopkins [2, 4].
Writer: Robert Festinger [2].
Based on: The life of Harry Hallowes, who claimed ownership of a half-acre plot of Hampstead Heath [2].
Cast: Diane Keaton, Brendan Gleeson, James Norton, Lesley Manville, Jason Watkins, Hugh Skinne [2].
Plot: Emily Walters is an American widow living in Hampstead Village, London [1, 3]. She meets Donald Horner, a local recluse who has lived for 17 years in a ramshackle hut near the edge of the forest [1, 3]. Developers target his home [1, 3, 4]. Emily attempts to save Donald and his property [

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Acorn TV, Sundance Now, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV channel | Kanopy | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Acorn TV, Sundance Now, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now Apple TV channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joel Hopkins
- **Networks / Studios**: Ecosse Films, SCOPE Pictures, Motion Picture Capital

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Diane Keaton** as *Emily Walters*
- **Brendan Gleeson** as *Donald Horner*
- **James Norton** as *Philip*
- **Lesley Manville** as *Fiona*
- **Jason Watkins** as *James Smythe*
- **Simon Callow** as *Judge*
- **Alistair Petrie** as *Steve Crowley*
- **Phil Davis** as *Fyfe*
- **Hugh Skinner** as *Erik*
- **Adeel Akhtar** as *Donald's Lawyer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Hampstead online?
Hampstead is currently available to watch or stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Hampstead worth watching?
Hampstead holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 224 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Hampstead and when was it released?
Hampstead is a feature film with a runtime of 102 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Hampstead?
Hampstead was directed by Joel Hopkins.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hampstead — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/441728)
- [Hampstead (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampstead_(film))
- [Hampstead (2017) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/441728-hampstead/cast)
- [Hampstead (2017) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5153236/)
- [Hampstead (2017) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/hampstead/credits)

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