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Dec 25, 1996 · A four-hour film version of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, starring Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet and featuring a host of famous cameos. The film was nominated for four Oscars and received positive reviews from critics and audiences.
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Hamlet is a 1996 British epic historical drama film and an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, adapted and directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars as Prince Hamlet. The film also features Derek Jacobi as King Claudius , Julie Christie as Queen Gertrude , Kate Winslet as Ophelia , Michael Maloney as Laertes , Richard Briers as ...
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- 'The Lion King' (1994) IMDb Rating: 8.5/10. While the idea of adapting Hamlet into a family-friendly Disney movie might sound absurd on paper, it led to one of the most acclaimed animated movies of all time.
- 'Hamlet' (1964) IMDb Rating: 8.2/10. One of the highest-rated versions of Hamlet according to IMDb ratings is this 1964 adaptation from the Soviet Union.
- 'Haider' (2014) IMDb Rating: 8.0/10. Haider is a must-see Indian film that takes the story of Hamlet and sets it in Kashmir during the 1990s. At 160 minutes long, it's one of the longest adaptations of Hamlet out there, and one of the most explosive, unwilling to shy away from the violent consequences of its protagonist's quest for revenge after his father dies in mysterious circumstances.
- 'The Bad Sleep Well' (1960) IMDb Rating: 8.0/10. The Bad Sleep Well is one of many underrated Akira Kurosawa movies that gets buried under the likes of more popular movies like Seven Samurai, Ran, and Yojimbo.
Jan 18, 1991 · A film version of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, starring Mel Gibson as the revenge-seeking prince and Glenn Close as his mother. The director cuts some parts of the play, but creates a realistic and passionate interpretation of the story.
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- Franco Zeffirelli
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- Hamlet (1964) - 100% Not Available For Streaming. Perhaps the best Hamlet adaptation to date is the Russian version. Much like other iterations, the 1964 version stays true to the material, including the castle-like scenery, Renaissance costumes, and the play's dynamic.
- Hamlet (2009) - 100% Rent On Prime Video & Vudu. One of a few Shakespeare adaptations filmed on stage but shot for a movie, 2009's Hamlet saw the titular character played by Doctor Who's David Tennant, who flawlessly depicts a playfulness but acrimony to the character.
- Hamlet (1948) - 95% Stream On HBO Max & The Criterion Channel. Because the 1948 version is one of the first to tackle Hamlet, Olivier sets the grounds for the film's creative aspects, such as the tailored costumes, castle setting, and tone.
- Hamlet (1996) - 95% Stream On Hoopla. Kenneth Branagh is considered a master of adapting Shakespeare's opus, making movies like Henry V, Much Ado Nothing, and Othello.
Oct 15, 2015 · A live performance of William Shakespeare's tragedy, filmed and broadcast by National Theatre Live. See the cast, crew, reviews, trivia, and more of this drama starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the revengeful prince.
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Hamlet considers a plot for revenge and mistakenly kills Polonius (Richard Briers), the father of his love, Ophelia (Kate Winslet), causing a chain reaction that leads to a climactic and tragic ...
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