


Hamlet at a glance
Hamlet is a 1948 drama film, running 2h 33m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1948-12-10
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Laurence Olivier
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 306 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmWinner 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.
Cast
14 names
Laurence OlivierHamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost
Basil SydneyClaudius - The King
Eileen HerlieGertrude - The Queen
Norman WoolandHoratio - His Friend
Felix AylmerPolonius - Lord Chamberlain
Jean SimmonsOphelia
Terence MorganLaertes
Peter CushingOsric
Stanley HollowayGravedigger
Russell ThorndikePriest
John LaurieFrancisco
Esmond KnightBernardo
Anthony QuayleMarcellus
Harcourt WilliamsFirst PlayerQuestions about Hamlet
Quick answersWhere can I watch Hamlet in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Hamlet is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Hamlet suitable for children?
Hamlet is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Hamlet about?
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…
How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet runs for 2h 33m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Hamlet trailer?
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