Ophelia
Seen it?2019 | 114 min | Drama, Romance, History
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved Hamnet or Maudie, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Ophelia comes of age as lady-in-waiting for Queen Gertrude, and her singular spirit captures Hamlet's affections. As lust and betrayal threaten the kingdom, Ophelia finds herself trapped between true love and controlling her own destiny.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$242K worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 128K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Claire McCarthy
- Daisy RidleyOphelia
- Naomi WattsQueen Gertrude / Mechtild
- Clive OwenClaudius
- George MacKayHamlet
- Tom FeltonLaertes
- Devon TerrellHoratio
- Nathaniel ParkerKing Hamlet
- Dominic MafhamPolonius
- Daisy HeadCristiana
- Sebastian de SouzaEdmund