Hamlet (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, Hamlet is a drama film directed by Jouko Turkka, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Hamlet suspects his uncle has murdered his father to claim the throne of Denmark and the hand of Hamlet's mother, but the prince cannot decide whether or not he should take vengeance. Direct television broadcast from Kino Helsinki. Students from Theatre Academy Helsinki working under director Jouko Turkka.
Who’s in it. Hamlet stars Tero Jartti as Hamlet, Jarmo Mäkinen as The King, Jari Pehkonen as Polonius and Pirjo Luoma-Aho as The Queen, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hamlet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hamlet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hamlet (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hamlet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Hamlet?
- Hamlet stars Tero Jartti, Jarmo Mäkinen, Jari Pehkonen, Pirjo Luoma-Aho and Katja Kiuru.
- When was Hamlet released?
- Hamlet was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.