National Theatre Live: Hamlet(2015)
National Theatre Live: Hamlet Synopsis
As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father's death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.
National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2015) is a drama film directed by Robin Lough, released on October 15, 2015 with a runtime of 3h 37m. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Ciarán Hinds, Anastasia Hille and Sian Brooke. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Robin Lough
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Emma Keith, Sonia Friedman
- Production:
- National Theatre, Sonia Friedman Productions
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: Hamlet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Hamlet
Ciarán Hinds
as Claudius
Anastasia Hille
as Gertrude
Sian Brooke
as Ophelia
Jim Norton
as Polonius
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
as Laertes
Leo Bill
as Horatio
Matthew Steer
as Rosencrantz
Rudi Dharmalingam
as Guildenstern
Sergo Vares
as Fortinbras
Barry Aird
as Danish Soldier / Norwegian Soldier
Eddie Arnold
as Captain / Servant
Key crew
Directed by Robin Lough, written by William Shakespeare, produced by Emma Keith and Sonia Friedman.
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 55 ratings.
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch National Theatre Live: Hamlet online?
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: Hamlet?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2015) includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Ciarán Hinds, Anastasia Hille, Sian Brooke and Jim Norton. The film was directed by Robin Lough. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: Hamlet released?
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet was released on October 15, 2015 and runs for 3h 37m.
Is National Theatre Live: Hamlet worth watching?
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2015) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.