Hamlet (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1996, Hamlet is a drama film directed by Kenneth Branagh, running about 242 minutes. “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Who’s in it. Hamlet stars Kenneth Branagh as Prince Hamlet, Derek Jacobi as King Claudius, Julie Christie as Gertrude and Richard Briers as Polonius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Hamlet has been warmly received by audiences.
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 (1996)?
- 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 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hamlet?
- Hamlet stars Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Julie Christie, Richard Briers and Kate Winslet.
- When was Hamlet released?
- Hamlet was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 242 minutes.