Hamlet
Seen it?1996 | 242 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Hamlet or Fences, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 4 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's long: 4 hr 2 min.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Oscars, 2 BAFTAs and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$5 million worldwide on a $18 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 222K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kenneth Branagh
- Kenneth BranaghPrince Hamlet
- Derek JacobiKing Claudius
- Kate WinsletOphelia
- Julie ChristieGertrude
- Richard BriersPolonius
- Nicholas FarrellHoratio
- Rufus SewellFortinbras
- Reece DinsdaleGuildenstern
- Timothy SpallRosencrantz
- Michael MaloneyLaertes