Hamlet

Name: Hamlet
Director: Laurence Olivier
Genre: Drama
Released: 1948
Duration: 2 h 33 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen Herlie, Norman Wooland, Felix Aylmer

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19482h 33m7.4(297 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy. Olivier is at his most inspired—both as director and as the melancholy Dane himself—as he breathes new life into the words…

Hamlet (1948) is a drama film directed by Laurence Olivier. It stars Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, and Eileen Herlie. The film runs for 2 hours 33 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 297 votes.

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Director

Laurence Olivier

Cast

Laurence Olivier

Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost

Basil Sydney

Claudius - The King

Eileen Herlie

Gertrude - The Queen

Norman Wooland

Horatio - His Friend

Felix Aylmer

Polonius - Lord Chamberlain

Jean Simmons

Ophelia

Terence Morgan

Laertes

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Who stars in Hamlet?

Hamlet stars Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen Herlie, and Norman Wooland, and was directed by Laurence Olivier.

How long is Hamlet?

Hamlet has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes.

When did Hamlet come out?

Hamlet was released in 1948.

What genre is Hamlet?

Hamlet is a drama film.

Is Hamlet worth watching?

Hamlet holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.