Hedda OTT release date in India: Here's when and where you can stream Tessa Thompson's adaptation of classic play

A modern adaptation of the timeless play Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, Hedda is set to have its digital debut on Amazon Prime Video (subscribers of OTTplay Premium will also be able to watch the show with a top-up) on October 29, 2025, after receiving rave reviews. Nia DaCosta's (the film's writer and director) much-anticipated feature film will make its way into Indian viewers' living rooms via streaming services at the same time as it does around the world.

Lead cast and supporting ensemble

The film features Tessa Thompson as the titular character, Hedda Gabler, who faces societal pressure and deception as she struggles with a controlling marriage and the unexpected return of a previous affair. In addition to her role as producer, Thompson has a strong supporting cast that includes Tom Bateman (as George Tesman), Nina Hoss (as Eileen), Nicholas Pinnock (as Judge Roland Brack), and Imogen Poots (as Thea Clifton).

DaCosta's Hedda gives the psychological drama a contemporary, disturbing twist by setting it in early 20th-century England and reimagining Ibsen's 1891 play. Heartbreakingly unhappy with her life and her loveless marriage to academic George Tesman, the protagonist Hedda is a recent bride. When Hedda throws a costly party that the couple can't afford, she manipulates everyone around her, including Eileen Lovborg, a bright classicist who played a gender-flipped character in the original play and a former lover of hers.

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Themes, manipulation, and critical acclaim

As Hedda manipulates her guests and their reputations in the span of one intense night, the story thickens throughout the film. As a result of her acts, everyone becomes entangled in a web of secret longings, repressed emotions, intense feelings, and treachery. The reviewers have praised the film for its exploration of gender roles, female agency, and the negative effects of monotony and unmet wants, which has given the old book fresh relevance. A major topic of conversation since the debut has been the adaptation's treatment of sexuality, particularly the LGBT undercurrent involving Hedda and Eileen.

On the world festival circuit, Hedda has already created quite an impression. The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) was the site of its international premiere on September 7, 2025, and the audience reacted positively. After making its world premiere at TIFF, the film went on to play at the 56th Nashville Film Festival, the 69th BFI London Film Festival, and the 20th Rome Film Festival's non-competitive Grand Public section.

Streaming release strategy for Indian and global audiences

Although the film had a small run in select US theatres beginning on October 22, it will be available to millions of Indian members and a considerably wider audience thanks to its following global digital premiere on Prime Video (subscribers of OTTplay Premium will also be able to watch the show with a top-up). This release approach highlights the increasing tendency of high-profile, festival-vetted features to swiftly move to streaming platforms. One of the year's most talked-about dramatic adaptations will be available to Indian subscribers to Prime Video immediately, barely one week after its first theatrical bow in the US.

FAQs:

Q: What is the OTT release date for Hedda in India?

A: The OTT release date for the film Hedda in India is October 29, 2025. It will premiere globally on this date.

Q: Where can I stream the movie Hedda in India?

A: The movie Hedda will be available for streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in India (subscribers of OTTplay Premium will also be able to watch the show with a top-up) and worldwide. A subscription to the service is required to watch the film.

Q: Who stars in the lead role of Hedda?

A: The film stars actress and producer Tessa Thompson in the title role of Hedda Gabler.