Ophelia (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2019, Ophelia is a drama, romance and history film directed by Claire McCarthy, running about 114 minutes. “Hamlet through her eyes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ophelia comes of age as lady-in-waiting for Queen Gertrude, and her singular spirit captures Hamlet's affections. As lust and betrayal threaten the kingdom, Ophelia finds herself trapped between true love and controlling her own destiny.
Who’s in it. Ophelia stars Daisy Ridley as Ophelia, Naomi Watts as Gertrude / Mechtild, George MacKay as Hamlet and Clive Owen as Claudius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Ophelia has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $242.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ophelia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ophelia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ophelia (2019)?
- In US, Ophelia is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ophelia worth watching?
- Ophelia holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ophelia?
- Ophelia stars Daisy Ridley, Naomi Watts, George MacKay, Clive Owen and Tom Felton.
- When was Ophelia released?
- Ophelia was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.