National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Seen it?2015 | 217 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 3 hr 37 min.
As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father's death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robin Lough, Lyndsey Turner
- Benedict CumberbatchHamlet
- Ciarán HindsClaudius
- Anastasia HilleGertrude
- Sian BrookeOphelia
- Jim NortonPolonius
- Kobna Holdbrook-SmithLaertes
- Leo BillHoratio
- Matthew SteerRosencrantz
- Rudi DharmalingamGuildenstern
- Sergo VaresFortinbras