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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.
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May 25, 2023 · These are the best movies that either adapt Hamlet or feature plots heavily inspired by the play's narrative, from The Northman to The Lion King.
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- Hamlet (1996) At 4 hours long, this is one of the only adaptations that uses the full text of Shakespeare’s play. It even dramatizes more scenes that aren’t shown in the play, so some viewers may find it excessive.
- Hamlet (1948) Laurence Olivier, the acclaimed Shakespearean stage and screen actor, starred in and directed this Oscar-winning adaptation. The prologue is moved from later in the play.
- Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Tom Stoppard directed the 1990 movie of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, his own absurdist play from 1966.
- Ophelia. This 2018 movie was directed by Claire McCarth, stars Daisy Ridley in the title role, and has a haunting soundtrack by Steven Price. It was based on the 2008 novel Ophelia by Lisa M. Klein.
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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.
- Hamlet, 1948. Director: Laurence Olivier. Notable cast: Laurence Olivier. Olivier is widely considered the greatest Shakespearean actor and director of the twentieth century, and his movie adaptation of Hamlet is still regarded as one of the most successful.
- Hamlet, 1969. Director: Tony Richardson. Notable cast: Nicol Williamson, Marianne Faithfull, Anthony Hopkins. Richardson’s movie was based on his stage production of Hamlet, and it has a more theatrical feel than the other adaptations.
- Hamlet, 1990. Director: Franco Zeffirelli. Notable cast: Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Helena Bonham-Carter. Zeffirelli heavily cut Shakespeare’s text and cast Gibson, who was best known at the time for the Lethal Weapon series, to highlight Hamlet’s inability to be an “action hero.”
- Hamlet, 1996. Director: Kenneth Branagh. Notable cast: Kenneth Branagh, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie. Branagh’s Hamlet uses Shakespeare’s full text, and even adds in several flashbacks that don’t appear in the original play.
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- Romeo + Juliet (1996) Directed by Baz Luhrmann. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo. Drama, Romance (2h) 6.7 on IMDb — 73% on RT. The thing that makes Romeo + Juliet stand out is Baz Luhrmann's contrast between the film's modern-day setting and its use of Ye Olde English dialogue.
- Ran (1985) Directed by Akira Kurosawa. Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu. Action, Drama, War (2h 42m) 8.2 on IMDb — 96% on RT. At first glance, Ran doesn't look particularly Shakespearean.
- 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) Directed by Gil Junger. Starring Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Comedy, Drama, Romance (1h 37m) 7.3 on IMDb — 71% on RT.
- The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) Directed by Joel Coen. Starring Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Alex Hassell. Drama, Mystery, Thriller (1h 45m) 7.1 on IMDb — 92% on RT.
William Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet is perfectly suited to creative adaptations. The medieval Danish prince delivers eloquent soliloquies and ponders timeless moral questions. 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 ...
Mar 14, 2023 · Here is a list of every film version of Hamlet, ranked from worst to, based upon Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic scores. RELATED: Legendary Puts a Queer Spin on Shakespeare's Hamlet With New OGN.
