Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1991, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead is a comedy and drama film directed by Tom Stoppard, running about 117 minutes. “A man talking sense to himself is no madder than a man talking nonsense not to himself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two minor characters from the play "Hamlet" stumble around unaware of their scripted lives and unable to deviate from them.
Who’s in it. Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead stars Gary Oldman as Rosencrantz, Tim Roth as Guildenstern, Richard Dreyfuss as The Player and Iain Glen as Hamlet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991)?
- In US, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead worth watching?
- Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead?
- Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead stars Gary Oldman, Tim Roth, Richard Dreyfuss, Iain Glen and Donald Sumpter.
- When was Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead released?
- Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.