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Hamlet

2026Movie1 h 53 minR

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic618.0Rotten Tomatoes72%53%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic618.0Rotten Tomatoes72%53%

Summary

When Hamlet returns for his father’s funeral, he is stunned to discover his uncle Claudius is marrying his newly widowed mother. Visited by his father’s ghost, Hamlet learns his brutal murder was at the hands of Claudius and spirals into a quest for vengeance that exposes the rot at the heart of the family’s empire and threatens his own sanity.

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  • Thought-provoking

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Aneil Karia
Written by
Michael Lesslie
Produced by
Riz Ahmed, James Wilson, Michael Lesslie
Music by
Maxwell Sterling

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Facts

February 6, 2026 · 1 h 53 min · R

Released
February 6, 2026
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$78 million
Available in
41 countries

Tropes

Sons of Anarchy, produced in 2020, Strange Brew +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Hamlet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hamlet?

PrimeKanopy

In the United States, Hamlet streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Hamlet worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 61).

Can I half-watch Hamlet?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching Hamlet?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Hamlet use?

Sons of Anarchyproduced in 2020Strange BrewLegend of the Black ScorpionScarletManga ClassicsElsinoreGreat PerformancesKlingonTo Be or Not To Be: That Is the AdventureThe Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of DenmarkThe Bad Sleep Welland 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Sons of Anarchy, produced in 2020, and Strange Brew.