Hamlet(1996)
“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.”
Overview
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Studio
Castle Rock Entertainment
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Kenneth Branagh
as Prince Hamlet
Derek Jacobi
as King Claudius
Kate Winslet
as Ophelia
Julie Christie
as Gertrude
Richard Briers
as Polonius
Nicholas Farrell
as Horatio
Rufus Sewell
as Fortinbras
Reece Dinsdale
as Guildenstern
Timothy Spall
as Rosencrantz
Michael Maloney
as Laertes
Robin Williams
as Osric
Gérard Depardieu
as Reynaldo
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
4h 2m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Castle Rock Entertainment
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What is Hamlet about?▼
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Who directed Hamlet?▼
Hamlet was directed by Kenneth Branagh and released in 1996. It is a drama film.
How long is Hamlet?▼
Hamlet has a runtime of 4 hours and 2 minutes (242 minutes total).
Who stars in Hamlet?▼
The cast of Hamlet includes Kenneth Branagh as Prince Hamlet, Derek Jacobi as King Claudius, Kate Winslet as Ophelia, Julie Christie as Gertrude, Richard Briers as Polonius and more.
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