Hamlet(1996)
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.
Synopsis
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Directed by Kenneth Branagh
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Cast
Kenneth Branagh
Prince Hamlet
Derek Jacobi
King Claudius
Kate Winslet
Ophelia
Julie Christie
Gertrude
Richard Briers
Polonius
Nicholas Farrell
Horatio
Rufus Sewell
Fortinbras
Reece Dinsdale
Guildenstern
Timothy Spall
Rosencrantz
Michael Maloney
Laertes
Robin Williams
Osric
Gérard Depardieu
Reynaldo
Jack Lemmon
Marcellus
Ian McElhinney
Barnardo
Ray Fearon
Francisco
Brian Blessed
Ghost of Hamlet's Father
Billy Crystal
First Gravedigger
Simon Russell Beale
Second Gravedigger
Hamlet — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Hamlet?+
Hamlet is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Hamlet come out?+
Hamlet was released in 1996.
How long is Hamlet?+
Hamlet runs for 242 minutes (4 hours and 2 minutes).
Who directed Hamlet?+
Hamlet was directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Who stars in Hamlet?+
Hamlet stars Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie and Richard Briers.
Is Hamlet worth watching?+
Hamlet holds a 7.3/10 rating from 532 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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