Hamlet(2009)
“To be, or not to be?”
Overview
David Tennant stars in a film of the Royal Shakespeare Company's award-winning production of Shakespeare's great play. Director Gregory Doran's modern-dress production was hailed by the critics as thrilling, fast-moving and, in parts, very funny.
Director
Gregory Doran
Studio
NHK Enterprises
Cast
David Tennant
as Hamlet
Patrick Stewart
as Claudius / Ghost
Penny Downie
as Gertrude
Oliver Ford Davies
as Polonius
Mariah Gale
as Ophelia
Edward Bennett
as Laertes
Peter de Jersey
as Horatio
Sam Alexander
as Rosencrantz / Second Gravedigger
Tom Davey
as Guildenstern
Mark Hadfield
as Gravedigger
John Woodvine
as Player King
Ryan Gage
as Osric / Player Queen
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
3h 2m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Production Companies
NHK Enterprises • Illuminations • BBC Cymru Wales
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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 (2009).
What is Hamlet about?▼
David Tennant stars in a film of the Royal Shakespeare Company's award-winning production of Shakespeare's great play. Director Gregory Doran's modern-dress production was hailed by the critics as thrilling, fast-moving and, in parts, very funny.
Who directed Hamlet?▼
Hamlet was directed by Gregory Doran and released in 2009. It is a drama, tv movie film.
How long is Hamlet?▼
Hamlet has a runtime of 3 hours and 2 minutes (182 minutes total).
Who stars in Hamlet?▼
The cast of Hamlet includes David Tennant as Hamlet, Patrick Stewart as Claudius / Ghost, Penny Downie as Gertrude, Oliver Ford Davies as Polonius, Mariah Gale as Ophelia and more.
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