Hamlet (2015)

Desire. Murder. Revenge.

Drama

From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This ground-breaking stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal Exchange's fastest-selling show in a decade.

Release Date: March 23, 2015
Runtime: 3h 4m
Rating: 8.2/10 (6 votes)

Directors: Sarah Frankcom, Margaret Williams

Cast: Maxine Peake, John Shrapnel, Barbara Marten, Gillian Bevan, Thomas Arnold, Ashley Zhangazha, Katie West, Claire Benedict

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Full Cast (14 people)

Maxine Peake as Hamlet
John Shrapnel as Claudius/Ghost
Barbara Marten as Gertrude
Gillian Bevan as Polonia
Thomas Arnold as Horatio
Ashley Zhangazha as Laertes
Katie West as Ophelia
Claire Benedict as Marcella / Player King
Peter Singh as Guildenstern
Jodie McNee as Rosencrantz / 2nd Gravedigger
Michelle Butterly as Margaret / 1st Gravedigger
Ben Stott as Bernardo / Osric / Player Queen
Tachia Newall as Francisco / Reynaldo / Priest
Dean Gregory as Lucianus

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Hamlet

Hamlet

Hamlet

Desire. Murder. Revenge.

Hamlet

Hamlet

Desire. Murder. Revenge.

184 min

From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This ground-breaking stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal Exchange's fastest-selling show in a decade.

Desire. Murder. Revenge.

184 min

From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This ground-breaking stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal Exchange's fastest-selling show in a decade.

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Original LanguageEnglish

Release Date3/23/2015

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Cast

Maxine Peake

as Hamlet

John Shrapnel

as Claudius/Ghost

Barbara Marten

as Gertrude

Gillian Bevan

as Polonia

Thomas Arnold

as Horatio

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Ashley Zhangazha

as Laertes

Katie West

as Ophelia

Claire Benedict

as Marcella / Player King

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamlet about?▾

From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This g…

How long is Hamlet?▾

3h 4m

When was Hamlet released?▾

March 23, 2015

Who directed Hamlet?▾

Sarah Frankcom, Margaret Williams

Who stars in Hamlet?▾

Maxine Peake, John Shrapnel, Barbara Marten

What genre is Hamlet?▾

Drama

Is Hamlet available to stream?▾

Yes, on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel