National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Name: National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Genre: Drama
Released: 2015-10-15
Duration: 3 h 37 min
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Ciarán Hinds, Anastasia Hille, Sian Brooke, Jim Norton

2015·Movie

·3h 37min·

Drama

GreatGoodWatch score

8.4

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About

As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father's death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.

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Actors

Benedict Cumberbatch

Hamlet

Ciarán Hinds

Claudius

Anastasia Hille

Gertrude

Sian Brooke

Ophelia

Jim Norton

Polonius

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Laertes

Leo Bill

Horatio

Matthew Steer

Rosencrantz

Rudi Dharmalingam

Guildenstern

Sergo Vares

Fortinbras

Barry Aird

Danish Soldier / Norwegian Soldier

Eddie Arnold

Captain / Servant

Ruairi Conaghan

Player King

Colin Haigh

Priest / Messenger

Diveen Henry

Player Queen / Messenger

Karl Johnson

Ghost / Gravedigger

Amaka Okafor

Stage Manager / Official

Morag Siller

Voltemand

Dwane Walcott

Marcellus

Crew

Directed by:

Robin Lough, Lyndsey Turner, Judy Chesterman

Written by:

William Shakespeare

Produced by:

David Sabel, Sonia Friedman, Flo Buckeridge

Composed by:

Jon Hopkins, Christopher Shutt, Conrad Fletcher

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is National Theatre Live: Hamlet?

3 h 37 min

National Theatre Live: Hamlet runs 3 h 37 min.

What language is National Theatre Live: Hamlet in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.