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Hamlet

1996·Movie
4h 2min·PG-13
87
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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Shakespearean TragedyPolitical IntrigueRevenge & BetrayalMelancholy & PathosComplex CharactersGothic AtmosphereClassic LiteratureMoral Conflict

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Where can I stream Hamlet?

In the United States, Hamlet streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Hamlet worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is Hamlet okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Hamlet?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Was Hamlet a box office flop?

Budget$18 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 26% of its budget.

What tropes does Hamlet use?

Compromising CallRoyally Screwed UpHeroic LineageChekhov's GagBlack-and-Gray MoralityIdiot BallProtagonist TitleAs You KnowWar Is GloriousCamp GayDead Person ImpersonationPerfect Poisonand 285 more

TV Tropes lists 297 tropes for it, including Compromising Call, Royally Screwed Up, and Heroic Lineage.