Hamlet
“The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy.”
Synopsis
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Mel Gibson in Hamlet 1990 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-11
Top Cast
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Mel Gibson
Hamlet
Glenn Close
Gertrude
Alan Bates
Claudius
Paul Scofield
The Ghost
Ian Holm
Polonius
Helena Bonham Carter
Ophelia
Stephen Dillane
Horatio
Nathaniel Parker
Laertes
Sean Murray
Guildenstern
Michael Maloney
Rosencrantz
Trevor Peacock
The Gravedigger
John McEnery
Osric
Richard Warwick
Bernardo
Christien Anholt
Marcellus
Dave Duffy
Francisco
Vernon Dobtcheff
Reynaldo
Pete Postlethwaite
Player King
Christopher Fairbank
Player Queen
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.53x
+$7.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher De Vore, Franco Zeffirelli
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Budget
- $13.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.7M
- Production Studios
- Icon Productions, Nelson Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Zeffirelli
Christopher De Vore, Franco Zeffirelli, William Shakespeare
Ennio Morricone
David Watkin
Richard Marden
Bruce Davey, Dyson Lovell
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Christopher De Vore
Screenplay
Franco Zeffirelli
Screenplay
Dyson Lovell
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Richard Marden
Editor
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
Maurizio Millenotti
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamlet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hamlet about?
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield, Ian Holm.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hamlet?
Hamlet had a reported production budget of $13.5M and grossed $20.7M at the worldwide box office (1.53 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hamlet?
Hamlet holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).