Best on Max: Hobson's Choice Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to Hobson's Choice, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Hobson's Choice (1954) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. A Masterpiece of Lusty, Gusty, Rowdy Entertainment
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Charles Laughton as Henry Horatio Hobson; John Mills as William Mossop; Brenda De Banzie as Maggie Hobson; Daphne Anderson as Alice Hobson; Prunella Scales as Vicky Hobson; Richard Wattis as Albert Prosser; Derek Blomfield as Freddy Beenstock; Helen Haye as Mrs. Hepworth
About Hobson's Choice
A widower refuses to let his three daughters marry in order to avoid paying settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Hobson's Choice?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Hobson's Choice?
Charles Laughton as Henry Horatio Hobson; John Mills as William Mossop; Brenda De Banzie as Maggie Hobson; Daphne Anderson as Alice Hobson; Prunella Scales as Vicky Hobson; Richard Wattis as Albert Prosser; Derek Blomfield as Freddy Beenstock; Helen Haye as Mrs. Hepworth
Is this Hobson's Choice guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



