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Hamlet
2018·Movie
·3h 11min·
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension6
- Fast Pace5
- Spectacle5
Heart
Moving and melancholic
- Pathos8
- Melancholy7
- Catharsis7
Humor
Some sharp wit and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay7
- Dark Humor5
- Satire & Parody4
World
History, the mind, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- Dialogue Centrality9
- World Immersion8
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Acting9
- Dialogue Quality9
- Character Depth9
Style
Standout editing
- Editing8
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Hamlet is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
LowMoving and melancholic
Emotionally, it's moving, melancholic, and cathartic.
All heart traits
- Pathos8Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Related traits
- Philosophical9Ideas about life and existence.
- Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
Humor
MediumSome sharp wit and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit and dark humor.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay7Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Satire & Parody4Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
World
MediumHistory, the mind, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, the mind, and politics. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality9Stories driven by conversation.
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Related traits
- Historical9Period settings and real events.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Politics7Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Social Commentary7Perspectives on society and norms.
- Class & Capitalism5Wealth, power, and inequality.
Craft
HighStandout performances, dialogue, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, dialogue, and characters stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Acting9Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality9Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
- Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Homage & Reference9Allusions to other works.
- Philosophical9Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Educational5Informative and instructive.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
HighStandout editing
Look and sound: the editing stand out.
All style traits
- Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality9Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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This is Hamlet, like you've never seen him before.
Hamlet captures the Almeida Theatre's 2017 acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's great play, recorded as-live in its West End transfer on the stage of London's Harold Pinter Theatre. Robert Icke's innovative modern-dress production, featuring Andrew Scott, Juliet Stevenson, Angus Wright and Jessica Brown Findlay, has been widely acclaimed as a dazzlingly intelligent, forcefully contemporary staging. The Evening Standard hailed Andrew Scott's 'career-defining performance... he makes the most famous speeches feel fresh and unpredictable.'
Shakespearean TragedyRecorded Stage PerformancePsychological DramaRevenge and BetrayalPolitical IntrigueHistorical SettingIntense PerformancesPhilosophical Themes
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Questions about Hamlet
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Hamlet worth watching?
74
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Hamlet rated?
ViolenceSuicide themes
Content advisories: violence and suicide themes.
How long is Hamlet?
3 h 11 min
Hamlet runs 3 h 11 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Hamlet?
Critics84
Audiences79
Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Hamlet much the same way.
What language is Hamlet in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
What tropes does Hamlet use?
Let's You and Him FightThe Hero DiesBelated Love EpiphanyParental BetrayalSymbolic Serene SubmersionIncest Standards Are RelativeAdvantage BallOur Ghosts Are DifferentDepartment of Redundancy DepartmentChewing the SceneryRabble RouserThe Power of Actingand 285 more
TV Tropes lists 297 storytelling tropes for Hamlet, including Let's You and Him Fight, The Hero Dies, Belated Love Epiphany.