Hamlet
“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.”
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Where to watch Hamlet in United States
Can I watch Hamlet in United States? Yes — you can stream Hamlet in United States on YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Hamlet there. Availability last verified on July 31, 2026.
Where is Hamlet streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Hamlet
Hamlet is a 1996 English-language drama film directed by Kenneth Branagh. The cast is led by Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Kate Winslet. It has a runtime of 4h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Free.
Hamlet was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kenneth Branagh
- Release date
- December 25, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Castle Rock Entertainment
Hamlet cast & crew
Hamlet was directed by Kenneth Branagh.
The cast features Kenneth Branagh as Prince Hamlet, Derek Jacobi as King Claudius, Kate Winslet as Ophelia, Julie Christie as Gertrude, Richard Briers as Polonius, and Nicholas Farrell as Horatio.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Patrick Doyle, cinematography is by Alex Thomson, and it was produced by David Barron.
Is Hamlet worth watching?
Hamlet holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 517 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 4h 2m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, Hamlet is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hamlet
In United States, you can stream Hamlet on YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Hamlet
Kenneth Branagh
Prince Hamlet
Derek Jacobi
King Claudius
Kate Winslet
Ophelia
Julie Christie
Gertrude
Richard Briers
Polonius
Nicholas Farrell
Horatio
Rufus Sewell
Fortinbras
Reece Dinsdale
Guildenstern
Timothy Spall
Rosencrantz
Michael Maloney
Laertes
Robin Williams
Osric
Gérard Depardieu
Reynaldo
Hamlet — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hamlet in United States?
Hamlet is streaming on YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is Hamlet on YouTube Free?
Yes — Hamlet is currently available on YouTube Free in United States.
▸What language is Hamlet in?
Hamlet is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet runs 4 hours 2 minutes (242 minutes).
▸What is Hamlet rated?
Hamlet is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 517 ratings.
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