Hamlet(1948)
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Overview
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.
Director
Laurence Olivier
Studio
Two Cities Films
Budget
$750K
Cast
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
Jean Simmons
as Ophelia
Terence Morgan
as Laertes
Peter Cushing
as Osric
Stanley Holloway
as Gravedigger
Russell Thorndike
as Priest
John Laurie
as Francisco
Esmond Knight
as Bernardo
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1948
Runtime
2h 33m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$750K
Production Companies
Two Cities Films • J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hamlet?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hamlet (1948).
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 world’s greatest dramatists.
Who directed Hamlet?▼
Hamlet was directed by Laurence Olivier and released in 1948. It is a drama film.
How long is Hamlet?▼
Hamlet has a runtime of 2 hours and 33 minutes (153 minutes total).
Who stars in Hamlet?▼
The cast of Hamlet includes 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 more.
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