Hamlet 2 (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 5.9

Hamlet 2 poster

Released in 2008, Hamlet 2 is a comedy and music film directed by Andrew Fleming, running about 92 minutes. “One high school drama teacher is about to make a huge number 2.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In this irreverent comedy, a failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama-teacher rallies his Tucson, AZ students as he conceives and stages politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Who’s in it. Hamlet 2 stars Steve Coogan as Dana Marschz, Catherine Keener as Brie Marschz, J. J. Soria as Octavio and Skylar Astin as Rand Posin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Hamlet 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.9M at the box office.

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 2 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hamlet 2 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hamlet 2 (2008)?
In US, Hamlet 2 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 2 worth watching?
Hamlet 2 holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hamlet 2?
Hamlet 2 stars Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, J. J. Soria, Skylar Astin and Phoebe Strole.
When was Hamlet 2 released?
Hamlet 2 was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.