Hamlet

Where to Watch Hamlet (1990) (Legally)

The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy.
Dec 19, 1990 US 130 min 14A
6.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
438 votes
Drama History
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1990), without spoilers.

Expect a Drama, History blend, with a runtime close to 130 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.6/10 from about 438 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

loss of loved one, prince, uncle, based on play or musical, revenge, murder, spirit

Official trailer

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Plot

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.

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Main cast

Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson
as Hamlet
Glenn Close
Glenn Close
as Gertrude
Alan Bates
Alan Bates
as Claudius
Paul Scofield
Paul Scofield
as The Ghost
Ian Holm
Ian Holm
as Polonius
Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter
as Ophelia
Stephen Dillane
Stephen Dillane
as Horatio
Nathaniel Parker
Nathaniel Parker
as Laertes
Sean Murray
Sean Murray
as Guildenstern
Michael Maloney
Michael Maloney
as Rosencrantz