Where can I watch Hamlet (1948)?

In USA, Hamlet is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Hamlet worth watching?

Hamlet holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Hamlet stars Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, John Laurie, Esmond Knight and Anthony Quayle.

When was Hamlet released?

Hamlet was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.

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Hamlet (1948): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1948 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 1948, Hamlet is a drama film directed by Laurence Olivier, running about 153 minutes. “The motion picture of all time ... for all time!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Der dänische Prinz Hamlet verachtet seine Mutter für die schnelle Wiederheirat mit seinem Onkel Claudius, nachdem sein Vater, der König, erst wenige Monate tot ist. Von dessen Geist über den Mord an sich selbst aufgeklärt, beschließt Hamlet Rache zu nehmen. Mittels einer Schauspielertruppe plant er, den Königsmörder indirekt zu beschuldigen, doch Claudius plant selbst, Hamlet aus dem Weg zu haben. So kommt es zu einer blutigen Tragödie, in deren Verlauf es zu Tod und Wahnsinn kommt.

Who’s in it. Hamlet stars Laurence Olivier as Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost, Jean Simmons as Ophelia - His Daughter, John Laurie as Francisco and Esmond Knight as Bernardo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Hamlet has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hamlet page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hamlet tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Hamlet (1948)?: In USA, Hamlet is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Hamlet worth watching?: Hamlet holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Hamlet?: Hamlet stars Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, John Laurie, Esmond Knight and Anthony Quayle.
When was Hamlet released?: Hamlet was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.