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Hamlet

1990·Movie
2h 10min·PG
69
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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy.

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
Shakespearean TragedyRevenge DramaPolitical IntrigueBrooding AtmosphereIntense PerformancesClassic Literature AdaptationMoral CorruptionMelancholic Tone

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Where can I stream Hamlet?

In the United States, Hamlet streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Hamlet worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 76%). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is Hamlet okay for kids?

PGViolence

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Hamlet?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch Hamlet?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

What tropes does Hamlet use?

Remarried to the MistressDefeat Means FriendshipDropping the BombshellDead Person ImpersonationCompromising CallMeta FictionEt Tu, Brute?Bittersweet EndingMissing MomParalysis by AnalysisOur Ghosts Are DifferentSketchy Successorand 285 more

TV Tropes lists 297 tropes for it, including Remarried to the Mistress, Defeat Means Friendship, and Dropping the Bombshell.