Hamlet
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.
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Laurence Olivier
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Basil Sydney
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Eileen Herlie
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Norman Wooland
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I watch Hamlet?
- Hamlet (1948) is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Criterion Channel and Pluto TV in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
- Is Hamlet available to rent or buy?
- You can rent Hamlet from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. It's available to buy from Amazon DVD / Blu-ray, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
- When was Hamlet released?
- Hamlet was released in 1948. It has a runtime of 153 minutes.
- What kind of film is Hamlet?
- Hamlet is a drama film. 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. Ol…
- Who stars in Hamlet?
- Hamlet stars Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen Herlie and Norman Wooland.