Hamlet (1948)
Hamlet is a 1948 drama movie directed by Laurence Olivier, with a running time of 2h 33m. It stars Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney and Eileen Herlie.
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.
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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.
When was Hamlet released?
Hamlet was released on 10 December 1948.
How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet runs 2h 33m.
Who made Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Laurence Olivier.
Where can I watch Hamlet?
Hamlet is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, fuboTV and Plex.
Where to watch Hamlet
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, fuboTV
Watch free with ads: Plex, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
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