Hamlet (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2015, Hamlet is a notable film directed by Margaret Williams, running about 208 minutes.
What it’s about. From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This ground-breaking stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal Exchange's fastest-selling show in a decade.
Who’s in it. Hamlet stars Maxine Peake as Hamlet, John Shrapnel as Claudius/Ghost, Barbara Marten as Gertrude and Gillian Bevan as Polonia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Hamlet has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hamlet page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hamlet (2015)?
- In US, Hamlet is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hamlet worth watching?
- Hamlet holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hamlet?
- Hamlet stars Maxine Peake, John Shrapnel, Barbara Marten, Gillian Bevan and Thomas Arnold.
- When was Hamlet released?
- Hamlet was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 208 minutes.