Discovering Hamlet(2011)
Discovering Hamlet Synopsis
Journey into "Hamlet"-the play and the man-through the experiences of some of the major actors and directors who have brought Shakespeare's great tragedy to life. Christopher Plummer, David Tennant, John Nettles, John Simm, Sir Trevor Nunn, Franco Zeffirelli, Philip Saville, and others explore the enduring appeal of the Prince of Denmark more than 400 years after his stage debut.
Discovering Hamlet (2011) is a documentary film directed by Philip Saville, released on November 1, 2011 with a runtime of 44m. It stars Gregory Doran, Jonathan Miller, John Nettles and Trevor Nunn. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Saville
- Writers:
- Lyndy Saville
- Producers:
- Lyndy Saville
- Composer:
- Mat Davidson
- Production:
- 3DD Productions, Sundance Channel Global
- Status:
- Released
Discovering Hamlet (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Discovering Hamlet before you stream it.
Discovering Hamlet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gregory Doran
as Self
Jonathan Miller
as Self
John Nettles
as Self
Trevor Nunn
as Self
Christopher Plummer
as Self
Michael Radford
as Self
John Simm
as Self
David Tennant
as Self
Franco Zeffirelli
as Self
Kenneth Branagh
as Hamlet (archive footage)
Laurence Olivier
as Hamlet (archive footage)
Mel Gibson
as Hamlet (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Philip Saville, written by Lyndy Saville, produced by Lyndy Saville.
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Discovering Hamlet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Discovering Hamlet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Discovering Hamlet online?
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Discovering Hamlet (2011) is available to stream on Magellan TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Discovering Hamlet?
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The main cast of Discovering Hamlet (2011) includes Gregory Doran, Jonathan Miller, John Nettles, Trevor Nunn and Christopher Plummer. The film was directed by Philip Saville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Discovering Hamlet released?
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Discovering Hamlet was released on November 1, 2011 and runs for 44m.
Is Discovering Hamlet worth watching?
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Discovering Hamlet (2011) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Discovering Hamlet?
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Yes. The official Discovering Hamlet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.