Hamlet(2009)
To be, or not to be?
Hamlet Synopsis
David Tennant stars in a film of the Royal Shakespeare Company's award-winning production of Shakespeare's great play. Director Gregory Doran's modern-dress production was hailed by the critics as thrilling, fast-moving and, in parts, very funny.
Hamlet (2009) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Gregory Doran, released on December 26, 2009 with a runtime of 3h 2m. It stars David Tennant, Patrick Stewart, Penny Downie and Oliver Ford Davies. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Gregory Doran
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Seb Grant, John Wyver
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Seager
- Composer:
- Paul Englishby
- Production:
- NHK Enterprises, Illuminations, BBC Cymru Wales, Royal Shakespeare Company
- Status:
- Released
Hamlet (2009) Trailer
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Hamlet Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Tennant
as Hamlet
Patrick Stewart
as Claudius / Ghost
Penny Downie
as Gertrude
Oliver Ford Davies
as Polonius
Mariah Gale
as Ophelia
Edward Bennett
as Laertes
Peter de Jersey
as Horatio
Sam Alexander
as Rosencrantz / Second Gravedigger
- Tom Davey
Tom Davey
as Guildenstern
Mark Hadfield
as Gravedigger
John Woodvine
as Player King
Ryan Gage
as Osric / Player Queen
Key crew
Directed by Gregory Doran, written by William Shakespeare, produced by Seb Grant and John Wyver.
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Hamlet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 76 ratings.
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Hamlet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hamlet online?
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Hamlet (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. 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 (2009) includes David Tennant, Patrick Stewart, Penny Downie, Oliver Ford Davies and Mariah Gale. The film was directed by Gregory Doran. 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 December 26, 2009 and runs for 3h 2m.
Is Hamlet worth watching?
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Hamlet (2009) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie 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.