Discovering Hamlet (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2011, Discovering Hamlet is a documentary film directed by Lyndy Saville, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. Journey into "Hamlet"-the play and the man-through the experiences of some of the major actors and directors who have brought Shakespeare's great tragedy to life. Christopher Plummer, David Tennant, John Nettles, John Simm, Sir Trevor Nunn, Franco Zeffirelli, Philip Saville, and others explore the enduring appeal of the Prince of Denmark more than 400 years after his stage debut.
Who’s in it. Discovering Hamlet stars Gregory Doran as Self, Jonathan Miller as Self, John Nettles as Self and Trevor Nunn as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Discovering Hamlet has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magellan TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Discovering Hamlet page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Discovering Hamlet (2011)?
- In US, Discovering Hamlet is available to stream on Magellan TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Discovering Hamlet worth watching?
- Discovering Hamlet holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Discovering Hamlet?
- Discovering Hamlet stars Gregory Doran, Jonathan Miller, John Nettles, Trevor Nunn and Christopher Plummer.
- When was Discovering Hamlet released?
- Discovering Hamlet was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.