Hamlet

Name: Hamlet
Genre: Drama
Released: 1948-12-10
Duration: 2 h 33 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen Herlie, Norman Wooland, Felix Aylmer

1948·Movie·NR·153 min·★ 7.4(300)

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“The motion picture of all time ... for all time!”

Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy. Olivier is at his most inspired—both as director and as the melancholy Dane himself—as he breathes new life into the words of one of the world’s greatest dramatists.

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Can I watch Hamlet in United States? Yes — you can stream Hamlet in United States on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, and Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About Hamlet

Hamlet is a 1948 English-language drama film directed by Laurence Olivier. The cast is led by Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen Herlie. It has a runtime of 2h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel.

Hamlet was produced by Two Cities Films and J. Arthur Rank Organisation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 10, 1948, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Laurence Olivier
Writers: Laurence Olivier
Release date: December 10, 1948
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: $1 million
Production: Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

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Hamlet cast & crew

Hamlet was directed by Laurence Olivier and written by Laurence Olivier.

The cast features Laurence Olivier as Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost, Basil Sydney as Claudius - The King, Eileen Herlie as Gertrude - The Queen, Norman Wooland as Horatio - His Friend, Felix Aylmer as Polonius - Lord Chamberlain, and Jean Simmons as Ophelia.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by William Walton, cinematography is by Desmond Dickinson, and it was produced by Laurence Olivier.

Is Hamlet worth watching?

Hamlet holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 300 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 33m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama, Hamlet is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Hamlet

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