Hamlet

2004Movie2 h 56 min

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

Hamlet suspects his uncle has murdered his father to claim the throne of Denmark and the hand of Hamlet's mother, but the prince cannot decide whether or not he should take vengeance.

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Facts

September 6, 2004 · 2 h 56 min · Violence, Suicide Themes

Released
September 6, 2004
Runtime
2 h 56 min
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Music, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Spain

Tropes

Clear My Name, Related Differently in the Adaptation, Audience Monologue +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Hamlet worth watching?"

Questions about Hamlet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hamlet worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 9.2).

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 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

What tropes does Hamlet use?

Clear My NameRelated Differently in the AdaptationAudience MonologueDark Is Not EvilRoyal "We"Compromising CallGender FlipStealth InsultDowner EndingDue to the DeadIronyHeel–Face Turnand 280 more

TV Tropes lists 292 tropes for it, including Clear My Name, Related Differently in the Adaptation, and Audience Monologue.