Hamlet (1948)
Overview
Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy. Olivier is at his most inspired—both as director and as the melancholy Dane himself—as he breathes new life into the words of one of the world’s greatest dramatists.
Where to watch Hamlet
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, HBO Max, Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | — | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, FlixOlé | — | — |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, FOD | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Sweden | Cineasterna | Viaplay, Blockbuster, SF Anytime | Apple TV, Viaplay, Blockbuster, SF Anytime |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Hamlet in 6 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Hamlet about?
Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy. Olivier is at his most inspired—both as director and as the melancholy Dane himself—as he breathes new life into the words of one of the world’s greatest dramatists. Hamlet is a Drama movie, released on 1948-12-10, runtime 153 minutes.
Is Hamlet worth watching?
TMDB users rate Hamlet 7.4 out of 10 from 305 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Hamlet?
In the United States, Hamlet streams on fuboTV, HBO Max and Criterion Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Laurence Olivier
Cast
- Laurence Olivier as Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost
- Basil Sydney as Claudius - The King
- Eileen Herlie as Gertrude - The Queen
- Norman Wooland as Horatio - His Friend
- Felix Aylmer as Polonius - Lord Chamberlain
- Jean Simmons as Ophelia
- Terence Morgan as Laertes
- Peter Cushing as Osric
- Stanley Holloway as Gravedigger
- Russell Thorndike as Priest
- John Laurie as Francisco
- Esmond Knight as Bernardo
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Sources
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