
That Hamilton Woman
1941 · Movie · NR · 125 min · ★ 7.1
The story of courtesan and dance-hall girl Emma Hamilton, including her relationships with Sir William Hamilton and Admiral Horatio Nelson and her rise and fall, set during the Napoleonic Wars.
Also known as Lady Hamilton
Where to watch
Streaming on HBO Max.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1941
- Release date
- 1941-04-03
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 125 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (90 votes)
- Budget
- $1,250,000
Themes
- adultery
- ambassador
- courtesan
- naples, italy
- rise and fall
- love affair
- napoleonic wars
- admiral
- 18th century
- sea battle
- battle of trafalgar
- 19th century
- +3 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Sound · 1942
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Black-and-White · 1942 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Black and White · 1942 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Sound · 1942 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Special Effects · 1942 · nominated
Cast & crew

Vivien Leigh
as Emma, Lady Hamilton

Laurence Olivier
as Lord Horatio Nelson

Alan Mowbray
as Sir William Hamilton

Sara Allgood
as Mrs. Cadogan-Lyon

Gladys Cooper
as Lady Francis Nelson

Henry Wilcoxon
as Captain Hardy

Heather Angel
as Mary Smith

Halliwell Hobbes
as Rev. Nelson

Gilbert Emery
as Lord Spencer

Miles Mander
as Lord Keith
Directed by Alexander Korda