Hamlet
“The classic tale of vengeance and tragedy, reimagined.”
Synopsis
A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is reimagined for the modern day as a gripping psychological thriller! Transcending the confines of the stage, the film utilises nearly every room of the Theatre Royal Windsor to transform it into the immortal Elsinore Castle, from basement dungeon to roof-top battlement.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-13
Top Cast
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Ian McKellen
Hamlet
Jonathan Hyde
Claudius
Jenny Seagrove
Queen Gertrude
Steven Berkoff
Polonius
Francesca Annis
Ghost
Frances Barber
First Player / Player Queen / Second Clown
Ben Allen
Horatio
Alis Wyn Davies
Ophelia
Emmanuella Cole
Laertes
Nick Howard-Brown
Player King / Captain / Doctor of Divinity
Llinos Daniel
First Clown / Voltemand / Player Musician
Missy Malek
Osric / Player Prologue
Ashley D Gayle
Marcellus / Player Lucianus / Sailor
Lee Knight
Rosencrantz / Guard
Asif Khan
Guildenstern / Guard
Olivia Fines
Player Queen / Dancer
William Bozier
Player King / Dancer
George Olney
Poisoner / Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Mathias
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Sean Mathias
- Original Score
- Adam Cork
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- BKStudios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Mathias
William Shakespeare, Sean Mathias
Adam Cork
Neil Oseman
Nicolas Gaster
Bill Kenwright, David Gilbery, Naomi George
Department Leadership Roster
Sean Mathias
Director
Adam Cork
Original Music Composer
Neil Oseman
Director of Photography
Nicolas Gaster
Editor
Bill Kenwright
Producer
Lee Newby
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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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?
A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is reimagined for the modern day as a gripping psychological thriller! Transcending the confines of the stage, the film utilises nearly every room of the Theatre Royal Windsor to transform it into the immortal Elsinore Castle, from basement dungeon to roof-top battlement.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Sean Mathias.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Ian McKellen, Jonathan Hyde, Jenny Seagrove, Steven Berkoff, Francesca Annis.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by Adam Cork.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hamlet?
Hamlet holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).