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Hamlet

Name: Hamlet
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1990-12-19
Duration: 2 h 10 min
Cast: Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield, Ian Holm

1990Directed by Franco Zeffirelli

Drama · History2h 10m

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The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy.

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.

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Mel GibsonHamlet

Glenn CloseGertrude

Alan BatesClaudius

Paul ScofieldThe Ghost

Ian HolmPolonius

Helena Bonham CarterOphelia

Stephen DillaneHoratio

Nathaniel ParkerLaertes SSean MurrayGuildenstern

Michael MaloneyRosencrantz

Trevor PeacockThe Gravedigger

John McEneryOsric

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About Hamlet

How long is Hamlet?: Hamlet runs 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes).
Who directed Hamlet?: Hamlet was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Who is in the cast of Hamlet?: Hamlet stars Mel Gibson as Hamlet, Glenn Close as Gertrude and Alan Bates as Claudius.
What language is Hamlet in?: Hamlet is in English.
Is Hamlet family friendly?: Mostly. It is rated PG, so some material may not suit young children.
Is Hamlet based on a true story or a book?: Yes. Hamlet is based on a play.
Where can I watch Hamlet?: In the United States, Hamlet is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was Hamlet released?: Hamlet was released on December 19, 1990.