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Hamlet

1990·Movie
2h 10min·PG
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes76%59%

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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, politics, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

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

Crew

Directed by:
Franco Zeffirelli, Cliff Lanning
Written by:
Franco Zeffirelli, William Shakespeare, Christopher De Vore
Produced by:
Dyson Lovell, Bruce Davey, Joyce Nettles
Composed by:
Ennio Morricone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Hamlet legally?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexFawesome

Hamlet is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hamlet worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 76%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hamlet rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Hamlet?

2 h 10 min

Hamlet runs 2 h 10 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hamlet?

Critics76
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Hamlet higher (76) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Hamlet a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$21 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is Hamlet in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hamlet?

9AUCAFIITKRNZRUSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hamlet in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Hamlet, including Remarried to the Mistress, Defeat Means Friendship, Dropping the Bombshell.