Where to Watch The Merchant of Venice (1980) in the US

What it's about

A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him.

Cast and crew

Director

Jack Gold

Writer

William Shakespeare

Starring

John Franklyn-Robbins, John Rhys-Davies, Alan David

Details

Release date

Dec 17, 1980

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Awards

Won 2 BAFTA 2 wins & 2 nominations total

Where to Watch The Merchant of Venice (1980) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Merchant of Venice in the United States?

The Merchant of Venice is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on BritBox. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I stream The Merchant of Venice or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on BritBox. Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I watch The Merchant of Venice for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).