Hamlet (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1980, Hamlet is a drama and tv movie film directed by Rodney Bennett, running about 210 minutes.
What it’s about. Hamlet comes home from university to find his uncle married to his mother, and his father's ghost haunting the battlements and scaring the watch. Then his father's ghost directs him to seek revenge.
Who’s in it. Hamlet stars Derek Jacobi as Hamlet, Claire Bloom as Gertrude, Patrick Stewart as Claudius and Eric Porter as Polonius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Hamlet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1980)?
- In US, Hamlet is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hamlet worth watching?
- Hamlet holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hamlet?
- Hamlet stars Derek Jacobi, Claire Bloom, Patrick Stewart, Eric Porter and Lalla Ward.
- When was Hamlet released?
- Hamlet was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 210 minutes.