Hamlet
Synopsis
When Hamlet returns for his father’s funeral, he is stunned to discover his uncle Claudius is marrying his newly widowed mother. Visited by his father’s ghost, Hamlet learns his brutal murder was at the hands of Claudius and spirals into a quest for vengeance that exposes the rot at the heart of the family’s empire and threatens his own sanity.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-18
Top Cast
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Riz Ahmed
Hamlet
Morfydd Clark
Ophelia
Timothy Spall
Polonius
Art Malik
Claudius
Sheeba Chaddha
Gertrude
Joe Alwyn
Laertes
Julia Westcott-Hutton
VIP Guest
Nina Kumar
Wedding Guest
Hiten Patel
Wedding Guest
Eben Figueiredo
Marcellus
Avijit Dutt
Old Hamlet
Raj Awasti
Wedding Guest
Krish Misra
Osric
Taru Devani
Aunt
Nitin Harshad Patel
Wedding Guest
Tara Mohatta
Wedding & Funeral Guest
Rajiv Sharma
Hindu Priest
Kash Ahmad
Reynaldo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 10, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 12, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$78.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aneil Karia
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Lesslie, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Maxwell Sterling
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $78.5M
- Production Studios
- JW Films, Left Handed Films, Waypoint Entertainment, BBC Film, Confluential Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aneil Karia
Michael Lesslie, William Shakespeare
Maxwell Sterling
Stuart Bentley
Mikkel E.G. Nielsen, Amanda James
Michael Lesslie, James Wilson, Riz Ahmed, Tommy Oliver, Ken Kao
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Lesslie
Producer
James Wilson
Producer
Michael Lesslie
Writer
Aneil Karia
Director
Riz Ahmed
Producer
Tommy Oliver
Producer
Stuart Bentley
Director of Photography
Mikkel E.G. Nielsen
Editor
Maxwell Sterling
Original Music Composer
Amanda James
Editor
Nirage Mirage
Costume Design
Chris Oddy
Production Design
Greg McManus
Producer
Allie Moore
Producer
Nrinder Dhudwar
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Self-harm • Injury
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamlet
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What is Hamlet about?
When Hamlet returns for his father’s funeral, he is stunned to discover his uncle Claudius is marrying his newly widowed mother. Visited by his father’s ghost, Hamlet learns his brutal murder was at the hands of Claudius and spirals into a quest for vengeance that exposes the rot at the heart of the family’s empire and threatens his own sanity.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Aneil Karia.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Riz Ahmed, Morfydd Clark, Timothy Spall, Art Malik, Sheeba Chaddha.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
How much did Hamlet make at the box office?
Hamlet grossed $78.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by Maxwell Sterling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hamlet?
Hamlet holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).