A Midsummer Night's Dream(1996)
A Midsummer Night's Dream Synopsis
A film adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, based on a popular stage production by the Royal Shakespeare Company. A small boy dreams the play, which unfolds in a surreal landscape of umbrellas and lightbulbs.
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1996) is a fantasy, drama, comedy and romance film directed by Adrian Noble, released on November 29, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Lindsay Duncan, Alex Jennings, Finbar Lynch and Desmond Barrit. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Adrian Noble
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Paul Arnott
- Production:
- Capitol Films, Arts Council of England, Edenwood, Film4 Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1996) Trailer
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A Midsummer Night's Dream Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lindsay Duncan
as Hippolyta / Titania
Alex Jennings
as Theseus / Oberon
Finbar Lynch
as Philostrate / Puck
Desmond Barrit
as Nick Bottom
- Osheen Jones
Osheen Jones
as The Boy
Monica Dolan
as Hermia
- Emily Raymond
Emily Raymond
as Helena
- Ann Hasson
Ann Hasson
as First Fairy
Key crew
Directed by Adrian Noble, written by William Shakespeare, produced by Paul Arnott.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Midsummer Night's Dream online?
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
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The main cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream (1996) includes Lindsay Duncan, Alex Jennings, Finbar Lynch, Desmond Barrit and Osheen Jones. The film was directed by Adrian Noble. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Midsummer Night's Dream released?
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A Midsummer Night's Dream was released on November 29, 1996 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is A Midsummer Night's Dream worth watching?
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (1996) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Midsummer Night's Dream?
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Yes. The official A Midsummer Night's Dream trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.