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Hamlet 2

2008·Movie
1h 32min·R

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No stream option in US yet.

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some situational comedy and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Meta Narrative7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

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About

One high school drama teacher is about to make a huge number 2.

Failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama-teacher Dana Marschz rallies his Tucson students as he conceives and stages a politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Dark ComedySatirical MusicalShowbiz ParodyCringe HumorEccentric CharactersMeta-NarrativePop CultureOver-the-Top

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hamlet 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hamlet 2 legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hamlet 2 worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hamlet 2 rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Hamlet 2?

1 h 32 min

Hamlet 2 runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hamlet 2?

Critics59
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 59 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see Hamlet 2 much the same way.

Was Hamlet 2 a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 54% of its budget.

What language is Hamlet 2 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hamlet 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hamlet 2 in 62 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hamlet 2 use?

Running GagRefuge in AudacityAmbiguously GayMushroom SambaJesus Was Way CoolJive TurkeyBrick JokeFantasy-Forbidding FatherFanficToo Incompetent to Operate a BlanketShout-OutFrivolous Lawsuitand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Hamlet 2, including Running Gag, Refuge in Audacity, Ambiguously Gay.