Hamlet(2000)
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Hamlet Synopsis
Modern day adaptation of Shakespeare's immortal story about Hamlet's plight to avenge his father's murder in New York City.
Hamlet (2000) is a drama and thriller film directed by Michael Almereyda, released on May 12, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan, Diane Venora and Liev Schreiber. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 145 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Almereyda
- Writers:
- Michael Almereyda, William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Amy Hobby, Andrew Fierberg
- Cinematographer:
- John de Borman
- Composer:
- Carter Burwell
- Production:
- Miramax, double A Films
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,568,749
- Status:
- Released
Hamlet (2000) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hamlet before you stream it.
Hamlet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ethan Hawke
as Hamlet
Kyle MacLachlan
as Claudius
Diane Venora
as Gertrude
Liev Schreiber
as Laertes
Julia Stiles
as Ophelia
Bill Murray
as Polonius
Karl Geary
as Horatio
Steve Zahn
as Rosencrantz
- Dechen Thurman
Dechen Thurman
as Guildenstern
Paula Malcomson
as Marcella
Jeffrey Wright
as Gravedigger
- Rome Neal
Rome Neal
as Barnardo
Key crew
Directed by Michael Almereyda, written by Michael Almereyda and William Shakespeare, produced by Amy Hobby and Andrew Fierberg.
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Hamlet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 145 ratings.
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Hamlet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hamlet online?
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Hamlet (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hamlet?
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The main cast of Hamlet (2000) includes Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan, Diane Venora, Liev Schreiber and Julia Stiles. The film was directed by Michael Almereyda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hamlet released?
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Hamlet was released on May 12, 2000 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Hamlet worth watching?
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Hamlet (2000) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 145 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hamlet?
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Yes. The official Hamlet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.