Hamlet Goes Business (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, Hamlet Goes Business is a comedy and drama film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A bizarre black-and-white film noir reworking of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'.
Who’s in it. Hamlet Goes Business stars Pirkka-Pekka Petelius as Hamlet, Esko Salminen as Klaus, Kati Outinen as Ofelia and Elina Salo as Gertrud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hamlet Goes Business has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Curzon Home Cinema. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hamlet Goes Business page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hamlet Goes Business tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hamlet Goes Business (1987)?
- In GB, Hamlet Goes Business is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hamlet Goes Business worth watching?
- Hamlet Goes Business holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hamlet Goes Business?
- Hamlet Goes Business stars Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, Esko Salminen, Kati Outinen, Elina Salo and Esko Nikkari.
- When was Hamlet Goes Business released?
- Hamlet Goes Business was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.