National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Name: National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Genre: Drama
Released: 2015-10-15
Duration: 3 h 37 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Ciarán Hinds, Anastasia Hille, Sian Brooke, Jim Norton

2015·Movie·12A·217 min·★ 7.5(53)

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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.

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About National Theatre Live: Hamlet

National Theatre Live: Hamlet is a 2015 English-language drama film directed by Robin Lough and Lyndsey Turner. The cast is led by Benedict Cumberbatch, Ciarán Hinds, Anastasia Hille. It has a runtime of 3h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings.

National Theatre Live: Hamlet was produced by National Theatre and Sonia Friedman Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 15, 2015, and carries a 12A certification.

Director: Robin Lough, Lyndsey Turner
Release date: October 15, 2015
Original language: English
Age rating: 12A
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Production: National Theatre, Sonia Friedman Productions

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National Theatre Live: Hamlet cast & crew

National Theatre Live: Hamlet was directed by Robin Lough and Lyndsey Turner.

The cast features Benedict Cumberbatch as Hamlet, Ciarán Hinds as Claudius, Anastasia Hille as Gertrude, Sian Brooke as Ophelia, Jim Norton as Polonius, and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as Laertes.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Emma Keith and David Sabel.

Is National Theatre Live: Hamlet worth watching?

National Theatre Live: Hamlet holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 53 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 3h 37m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama, National Theatre Live: Hamlet is worth a place on your watchlist.

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