Hamlet
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.
1996 • 242 min • Drama
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 14- 73 Audience · 521 · 100%
Prince Hamlet returns to Denmark to mourn his father's death, only to find his mother hastily married to his uncle. Consumed by grief and suspicion, he uncovers a plot of betrayal and murder that plunges the kingdom, and himself, into madness and revenge. The play explores themes of family, loyalty, and the consequences of inaction.
- Violence & peril
- 7/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 5/10
Heads up
- Scenes of murder and violence, including sword fighting and suicide.
- Complex plot with themes of betrayal, incest, and existential despair.
- Long runtime (over 4 hours) may be challenging for younger viewers.
What it models well
- Justice and truth
- Consequences of actions
- Family bonds
Talk about it after
- The nature of grief and madness
- The impact of betrayal on relationships
- When is revenge justified?
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Top billed cast
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Trailers & clips
Hamlet - Kenneth Branagh - Kate Winslet - Julie Christie - Derek Jacobi - 1996 - Trailer - 4K
Kenneth Branagh interview on "Hamlet" (1996)
making of Branaghs' HAMLET
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.3/10 (521)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Box office
- $4,700,000
- IMDb
- tt0116477
