Glyndebourne: Hamlet (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Glyndebourne: Hamlet is a drama and music film directed by François Roussillon, running about 163 minutes.
What it’s about. Brett Dean's multi-award-winning opera received its world premiere at Glyndebourne Festival 2017. The world premiere recording of Brett Deans new opera based on Shakespeares best-known tragedy: To be, or not to be. This is Hamlets dilemma, and the essence of Shakespeares most famous and arguably greatest work, given new life in operatic form in this original Glyndebourne commission. Thoughts of murder and revenge drive Hamlet when he learns that it was his uncle Claudius who killed his father, the King of Denmark, then seized his fathers crown and wife. But Hamlets vengeance vies with the question: is suicide a morally valid deed in an unbearably painful world?
Who’s in it. Glyndebourne: Hamlet stars Allan Clayton as Hamlet, Barbara Hannigan as Ophelia, Rodney Gilfry as Claudius and Sarah Connolly as Gertrude, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Glyndebourne: Hamlet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Glyndebourne: Hamlet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Glyndebourne: Hamlet (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Glyndebourne: Hamlet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Glyndebourne: Hamlet?
- Glyndebourne: Hamlet stars Allan Clayton, Barbara Hannigan, Rodney Gilfry, Sarah Connolly and David Butt Philip.
- When was Glyndebourne: Hamlet released?
- Glyndebourne: Hamlet was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 163 minutes.