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Hamlet

2009Movie3 h 2 minPG

DramaTV Movie
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

Summary

David Tennant stars in a film of the Royal Shakespeare Company's award-winning production of Shakespeare's great play. Director Gregory Doran's modern-dress production was hailed by the critics as thrilling, fast-moving and, in parts, very funny.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

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Crew

Directed by
Gregory Doran
Written by
William Shakespeare
Produced by
John Wyver, Seb Grant
Music by
Paul Englishby

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Facts

December 26, 2009 · 3 h 2 min · PG

Released
December 26, 2009
Runtime
3 h 2 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Japan
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Idiot Ball, Crapsack World, Dead Person Impersonation +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Hamlet?"

Questions about Hamlet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hamlet?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Hamlet from Fandango At Home.

Is Hamlet worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Hamlet okay for kids?

PGViolenceSuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and suicide themes, 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 9 for philosophical.

Will I feel good after watching Hamlet?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Hamlet use?

Idiot BallCrapsack WorldDead Person ImpersonationDark Is Not EvilDies Differently in AdaptationRailing KillProtagonist TitleAdvantage BallA Tragedy of ImpulsivenessDark Horse VictoryThe GhostTurn the Other Cheekand 285 more

TV Tropes lists 297 tropes for it, including Idiot Ball, Crapsack World, and Dead Person Impersonation.