Hamlet
When Hamlet returns for his father’s funeral, he is stunned to discover his uncle Claudius is marrying his newly widowed mother. Visited by his father’s ghost, Hamlet learns his brutal murder was at the hands of Claudius - and spirals into a quest for vengeance that exposes the rot at the heart of the family’s empire and threatens his own sanity.
Where to watch Hamlet in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Hamlet there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Hamlet streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Hamlet
Hamlet is a 2026 English-language drama film directed by Aneil Karia. The cast is led by Riz Ahmed, Morfydd Clark, Timothy Spall. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Hamlet was produced by JW Films, Left Handed Films, and Waypoint Entertainment and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on February 6, 2026, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $78 million worldwide.
- Director
- Aneil Karia
- Writers
- Michael Lesslie
- Release date
- February 6, 2026
- OTT release
- May 12, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $78 million
- Production
- JW Films, Left Handed Films, Waypoint Entertainment
Hamlet cast & crew
Hamlet was directed by Aneil Karia and written by Michael Lesslie.
The cast features Riz Ahmed as Hamlet, Morfydd Clark as Ophelia, Timothy Spall as Polonius, Art Malik as Claudius, Sheeba Chaddha as Gertrude, and Joe Alwyn as Laertes.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maxwell Sterling, cinematography is by Stuart Bentley, and it was produced by Michael Lesslie and James Wilson.
Is Hamlet worth watching?
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Hamlet is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hamlet
Hamlet isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on May 12, 2026.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Hamlet
Riz Ahmed
Hamlet
Morfydd Clark
Ophelia
Timothy Spall
Polonius
Art Malik
Claudius
Sheeba Chaddha
Gertrude
Joe Alwyn
Laertes
Julia Westcott-Hutton
VIP Guest
Nina Kumar
Wedding Guest
Hiten Patel
Wedding Guest
Eben Figueiredo
Marcellus
Avijit Dutt
Old Hamlet
Raj Awasti
Wedding Guest
Hamlet — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hamlet in United States?
Hamlet is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Hamlet in?
Hamlet is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is Hamlet rated?
Hamlet is rated R. It holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 10 ratings.
▸When did Hamlet release on OTT?
Hamlet became available digitally on May 12, 2026.
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