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A 1996 British epic historical drama film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh. The film features a star-studded cast, a 19th century setting, and an unabridged script, but was a box-office flop.
May 25, 2023 · Hamlet adaptations go back to the silent era, meaning that this timeless story of revenge and tragedy has been popular with film audiences for over a century at this point. Of all the movies...
Hamlet. 1996. PG-13. 4h 2m. IMDb RATING. 7.7/10. 40K. YOUR RATING. Rate. POPULARITY. 4,277. 85. Play trailer1:44. 2 Videos. 99+ Photos. TragedyDrama. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer, his uncle.
Mar 14, 2023 · How do different film adaptations of Shakespeare's Hamlet compare? This article lists and reviews eight movies based on the play, from worst to best, according to Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic scores.
Dec 27, 2022 · A list of the top-rated adaptations of Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet, from modernized versions to international remakes. See how different filmmakers and actors interpret the themes of revenge, love, and betrayal in Hamlet's story.
Jul 18, 2022 · Between the ghost of Hamlet’s father, the castle of Elsinore, murders, sword-fights, and Hamlet’s play within a play, there’s a lot of opportunities for actors and directors to put a fresh spin on this classic in the best Hamlet movie adaptations.
Directed by Michael Almereyda and set in contemporary Manhattan, this film stars Ethan Hawke, who plays Hamlet as a film student. It also features Julia Stiles as Ophelia, Liev Schreiber as Laertes, and Bill Murray as Polonius. In this version, Claudius becomes CEO of the "Denmark Corporation", having taken over the firm by killing his brother.
