Waiting

Hamlet

NR19482h 33mLaurence Olivier
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 82

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

"The motion picture of all time ... for all time!"

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.

Drama
Father MurderBased On Play Or MusicalFratricide

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Trailer

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Hamlet (1948) 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.

Who stars in Hamlet?

Hamlet stars Laurence Olivier (Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost), Basil Sydney (Claudius - The King), Eileen Herlie (Gertrude - The Queen), Norman Wooland (Horatio - His Friend), Felix Aylmer (Polonius - Lord Chamberlain). The film was directed by Laurence Olivier.

How long is Hamlet?

Hamlet has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1948. It is rated NR.

Is Hamlet worth watching?

Hamlet holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Hamlet?

Streaming availability for Hamlet changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.