Hamlet
“To be, or not to be?”
Synopsis
David Tennant stars in a film of the Royal Shakespeare Company's award-winning production of Shakespeare's great play. Director Gregory Doran's modern-dress production was hailed by the critics as thrilling, fast-moving and, in parts, very funny.
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Hamlet - David Tennant - Patrick Stewart - 2009 - Trailer - 4K
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-23
Top Cast
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David Tennant
Hamlet
Patrick Stewart
Claudius / Ghost
Penny Downie
Gertrude
Oliver Ford Davies
Polonius
Mariah Gale
Ophelia
Edward Bennett
Laertes
Peter de Jersey
Horatio
Sam Alexander
Rosencrantz / Second Gravedigger
Tom Davey
Guildenstern
Mark Hadfield
Gravedigger
John Woodvine
Player King
Ryan Gage
Osric / Player Queen
Jim Hooper
Dumbshow Queen / Priest
Samuel Dutton
Dumbshow King
David Ajala
Reynaldo / Dumbshow Poisoner
André Tchaikowsky
Skull
Roderick Smith
Voltemand
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Doran
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Paul Englishby
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 2m
- Production Studios
- NHK Enterprises, Illuminations, BBC Cymru Wales, Royal Shakespeare Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Doran
William Shakespeare
Paul Englishby
Chris Seager
Tony Cranstoun
Seb Grant, David Horn, Bethan Jones, Taro Teraoka, John Wyver
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Doran
Director
Chris Seager
Director of Photography
Seb Grant
Producer
John Wyver
Producer
Paul Englishby
Original Music Composer
Tony Cranstoun
Editor
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
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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?
David Tennant stars in a film of the Royal Shakespeare Company's award-winning production of Shakespeare's great play. Director Gregory Doran's modern-dress production was hailed by the critics as thrilling, fast-moving and, in parts, very funny.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Gregory Doran.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes David Tennant, Patrick Stewart, Penny Downie, Oliver Ford Davies, Mariah Gale.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 3h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by Paul Englishby.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hamlet?
Hamlet holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).