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Hamlet

2016Movie2 h 46 min

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

A ghostly visitor with a shocking secret, a daughter devastated by loss, a deadly duel – and the most famous question in all of drama. Just some of the reasons why Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy will hold you spellbound.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

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Crew

Directed by
Shelagh O'Brien, Antoni Cimolino
Written by
William Shakespeare
Produced by
Barry Avrich, Susan Edwards
Music by
Thomas Ryder Payne

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Facts

April 23, 2016 · 2 h 46 min · Violence, Suicide Themes

Released
April 23, 2016
Runtime
2 h 46 min
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
136 countries

Tropes

Insane Troll Logic, Ruling Family Massacre, Passive-Aggressive Kombat +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Hamlet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hamlet?

PlexBroadwayHDCineverse

In the United States, Hamlet streams on BroadwayHD, and it is free with ads on Plex and Cineverse. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 134 other countries.

Is Hamlet worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8).

Will I feel good after watching Hamlet?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

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.

What tropes does Hamlet use?

Insane Troll LogicRuling Family MassacrePassive-Aggressive KombatGentle Touch vs. Firm HandSword over HeadMake It Look Like an AccidentPurple ProseDishonored DeadSealed OrdersPoisoned Drink DropStrong Empire, Shriveled EmperorLove Letterand 285 more

TV Tropes lists 297 tropes for it, including Insane Troll Logic, Ruling Family Massacre, and Passive-Aggressive Kombat.