Little Hamlet (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1960, Little Hamlet 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. Little Hamlet 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, Little Hamlet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Hamlet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Hamlet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Hamlet (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Little Hamlet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Little Hamlet worth watching?
- Little Hamlet 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 Little Hamlet?
- Little Hamlet stars Elżbieta Czyżewska, Wiesław Gołas, Zdzisław Leśniak, Ryszard Ostałowski and Hanna Skarżanka.
- When was Little Hamlet released?
- Little Hamlet was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.