Hamlet (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1992, Hamlet is a drama and animation film directed by Natalya Orlova, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (also known as The Animated Shakespeare) is a series of twelve half-hour animated television adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare, originally broadcast on BBC2 between 1992 and 1994. HAMLET is animated using watercolours on glass.
Who’s in it. Hamlet stars Michael Kitchen as Narrator (voice), Nicholas Farrell as Hamlet (voice), John Shrapnel as Claudius / The Ghost (voice) and Susan Fleetwood as Gertrude (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hamlet has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hamlet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hamlet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hamlet (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hamlet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hamlet worth watching?
- Hamlet holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hamlet?
- Hamlet stars Michael Kitchen, Nicholas Farrell, John Shrapnel, Susan Fleetwood and Tilda Swinton.
- When was Hamlet released?
- Hamlet was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.