Hamlet (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1969, Hamlet is a drama film directed by Tony Richardson, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Tony Richardson's Hamlet is based on his own stage production. Filmed entirely within the Roundhouse in London (a disused train shed), it is shot almost entirely in close up, focusing the attention on faces and language rather than action.
Who’s in it. Hamlet stars Nicol Williamson as Hamlet / King Hamlet, Anthony Hopkins as Claudius, Judy Parfitt as Gertrude and Marianne Faithfull as Ophelia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Hamlet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 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 (1969)?
- In US, Hamlet is available to 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 Hamlet worth watching?
- Hamlet holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hamlet?
- Hamlet stars Nicol Williamson, Anthony Hopkins, Judy Parfitt, Marianne Faithfull and Mark Dignam.
- When was Hamlet released?
- Hamlet was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.