Hamlet
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Synopsis
Modern day adaptation of Shakespeare's immortal story about Hamlet's plight to avenge his father's murder in New York City.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hamlet (2000) Official Trailer #1 - Ethan Hawke Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-08
Top Cast
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Ethan Hawke
Hamlet
Kyle MacLachlan
Claudius
Diane Venora
Gertrude
Liev Schreiber
Laertes
Julia Stiles
Ophelia
Bill Murray
Polonius
Karl Geary
Horatio
Steve Zahn
Rosencrantz
Dechen Thurman
Guildenstern
Paula Malcomson
Marcella
Jeffrey Wright
Gravedigger
Rome Neal
Barnardo
Paul Bartel
Osric
Sam Shepard
Ghost
Casey Affleck
Fortinbras
Robert Thurman
Priest
Tim Blake Nelson
Flight Captain
John Wills Martin
Claudius Bodyguard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 12, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.78x
-$431K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Almereyda
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Almereyda, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Miramax, double A Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Almereyda
Michael Almereyda, William Shakespeare
Carter Burwell
John de Borman, John Herron, Jim Denault
Kristina Boden
Amy Hobby, Andrew Fierberg, Jason Blum, John Sloss
Department Leadership Roster
Amy Hobby
Producer
Andrew Fierberg
Producer
Kristina Boden
Editor
John de Borman
Director of Photography
Michael Almereyda
Director
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Gideon Ponte
Production Design
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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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?
Modern day adaptation of Shakespeare's immortal story about Hamlet's plight to avenge his father's murder in New York City.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Michael Almereyda.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan, Diane Venora, Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hamlet?
Hamlet had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (0.78 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by Carter Burwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hamlet?
Hamlet holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).