Hamles (1960): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1960 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 1960, Hamles is a drama film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. In Little Hamlet, Skolimowski shows his predilection for immature or dwarfed characters, who would later populate his full-length films. Here a group of Warsaw proletarians meet in a destroyed building, consisting largely of stairs, littered with newspapers. A song from a record introduces the film characters as dwarfed versions of personas from Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Hamles, Ofelka, Learcio. (EMK)
Who’s in it. Hamles stars Elżbieta Czyżewska as Ofelka, Wiesław Gołas as Learcio, Zdzisław Leśniak and Ryszard Ostałowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Hamles has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hamles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hamles tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Hamles (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hamles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hamles worth watching?
- Hamles holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hamles?
- Hamles stars Elżbieta Czyżewska, Wiesław Gołas, Zdzisław Leśniak, Ryszard Ostałowski and Hanna Skarżanka.
- When was Hamles released?
- Hamles was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.