Hamlet
“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.”
Synopsis
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hamlet - Kenneth Branagh - Kate Winslet - Julie Christie - Derek Jacobi - 1996 - Trailer - 4K
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-06
Top Cast
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Kenneth Branagh
Prince Hamlet
Derek Jacobi
King Claudius
Kate Winslet
Ophelia
Julie Christie
Gertrude
Richard Briers
Polonius
Nicholas Farrell
Horatio
Rufus Sewell
Fortinbras
Reece Dinsdale
Guildenstern
Timothy Spall
Rosencrantz
Michael Maloney
Laertes
Robin Williams
Osric
Gérard Depardieu
Reynaldo
Jack Lemmon
Marcellus
Ian McElhinney
Barnardo
Ray Fearon
Francisco
Brian Blessed
Ghost of Hamlet's Father
Billy Crystal
First Gravedigger
Simon Russell Beale
Second Gravedigger
Release History & Theatrical Window
Russell Hobbs British Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 23, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.26x
-$13.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Branagh
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Kenneth Branagh
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 2m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.7M
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Branagh
William Shakespeare, Kenneth Branagh
Patrick Doyle
Alex Thomson
Neil Farrell
David Barron
Department Leadership Roster
David Barron
Producer
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Kenneth Branagh
Director
Neil Farrell
Editor
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Alexandra Byrne
Costume Design
Tim Harvey
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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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, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Richard Briers.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 4h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hamlet?
Hamlet had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $4.7M at the worldwide box office (0.26 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by Patrick Doyle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hamlet?
Hamlet holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).