Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 2.1
Released in 1961, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark is a fantasy and drama film directed by Franz Peter Wirth, running about 152 minutes.
What it’s about. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer, his uncle.
Who’s in it. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark stars Maximilian Schell as Hamlet, Wanda Rotha as The Queen, Hans Caninenberg as Claudius and Franz Schafheitlin as Polonius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.1/10, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hamlet, Prince of Denmark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hamlet, Prince of Denmark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hamlet, Prince of Denmark worth watching?
- Hamlet, Prince of Denmark holds an audience score of 2.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hamlet, Prince of Denmark?
- Hamlet, Prince of Denmark stars Maximilian Schell, Wanda Rotha, Hans Caninenberg, Franz Schafheitlin and Dunja Movar.
- When was Hamlet, Prince of Denmark released?
- Hamlet, Prince of Denmark was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.